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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,317.14, 864,541.80 and 371,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,317.14, 864,541.80 and 371,668.32 is: 513,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,317.14 : 864,541.80 = 371,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,317.14/864,541.80 = 371,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,317.14x = 864,541.80 × 371,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,317.14x = 321,322,798,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,322,798,375.78/626,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,035.29

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