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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,923.26, 865,374.84 and 372,272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,923.26, 865,374.84 and 372,272.67 is: 513,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,923.26 : 865,374.84 = 372,272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,923.26/865,374.84 = 372,272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,923.26x = 865,374.84 × 372,272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,923.26x = 322,155,402,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,155,402,237.62/626,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,867.36

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