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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,295.78, 844,986.45 and 370,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,295.78, 844,986.45 and 370,622.56 is: 511,470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,295.78 : 844,986.45 = 370,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,295.78/844,986.45 = 370,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,295.78x = 844,986.45 × 370,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,295.78x = 313,171,041,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,171,041,264.31/612,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,470.19

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