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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,379.84, 865,686.72 and 372,724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,379.84, 865,686.72 and 372,724.48 is: 514,301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,379.84 : 865,686.72 = 372,724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,379.84/865,686.72 = 372,724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,379.84x = 865,686.72 × 372,724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,379.84x = 322,662,632,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,662,632,554.91/627,379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,301.88

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