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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,033.88, 863,639.82 and 371,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,033.88, 863,639.82 and 371,292.12 is: 512,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,033.88 : 863,639.82 = 371,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,033.88/863,639.82 = 371,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,033.88x = 863,639.82 × 371,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,033.88x = 320,662,659,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,662,659,684.22/626,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,212.95

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