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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,234.65, 651,932.99 and 379,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,234.65, 651,932.99 and 379,347.36 is: 523,699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,234.65 : 651,932.99 = 379,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,234.65/651,932.99 = 379,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,234.65x = 651,932.99 × 379,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,234.65x = 247,309,058,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,309,058,653.41/472,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,699.52

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