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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,914.26, 865,362.42 and 372,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,914.26, 865,362.42 and 372,263.58 is: 513,854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,914.26 : 865,362.42 = 372,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,914.26/865,362.42 = 372,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,914.26x = 865,362.42 × 372,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,914.26x = 322,142,912,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,142,912,466.66/626,914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,854.82

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