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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,228.69, 865,649.76 and 372,580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,228.69, 865,649.76 and 372,580.89 is: 514,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,228.69 : 865,649.76 = 372,580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,228.69/865,649.76 = 372,580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,228.69x = 865,649.76 × 372,580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,228.69x = 322,524,558,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,524,558,009.09/627,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,205.68

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