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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,333.14, 864,563.88 and 371,684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,333.14, 864,563.88 and 371,684.32 is: 513,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,333.14 : 864,563.88 = 371,684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,333.14/864,563.88 = 371,684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,333.14x = 864,563.88 × 371,684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,333.14x = 321,344,837,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,344,837,834.36/626,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,057.38

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