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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,535.68, 866,125.20 and 372,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,535.68, 866,125.20 and 372,837.84 is: 514,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,535.68 : 866,125.20 = 372,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,535.68/866,125.20 = 372,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,535.68x = 866,125.20 × 372,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,535.68x = 322,924,248,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,924,248,737.57/627,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,591.06

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