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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,246.83, 627,092.50 and 374,956.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,246.83, 627,092.50 and 374,956.89 is: 559,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,246.83 : 627,092.50 = 374,956.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,246.83/627,092.50 = 374,956.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,246.83x = 627,092.50 × 374,956.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,246.83x = 235,132,653,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,132,653,542.33/420,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,510.83

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