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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,962.86, 937,735.89 and 372,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,962.86, 937,735.89 and 372,236.38 is: 558,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,962.86 : 937,735.89 = 372,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,962.86/937,735.89 = 372,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,962.86x = 937,735.89 × 372,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,962.86x = 349,059,413,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,059,413,089.68/624,962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,528.25

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