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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,770.44, 864,957.78 and 372,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,770.44, 864,957.78 and 372,122.28 is: 513,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,770.44 : 864,957.78 = 372,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,770.44/864,957.78 = 372,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,770.44x = 864,957.78 × 372,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,770.44x = 321,870,061,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,870,061,197.34/626,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,537.40

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