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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,266.24, 631,193.04 and 372,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,266.24, 631,193.04 and 372,235.68 is: 513,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,266.24 : 631,193.04 = 372,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,266.24/631,193.04 = 372,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,266.24x = 631,193.04 × 372,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,266.24x = 234,952,570,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,952,570,455.67/457,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,820.07

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