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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,732, 942,012.72 and 295,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,732, 942,012.72 and 295,333.92 is: 443,196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,732 : 942,012.72 = 295,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,732/942,012.72 = 295,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,732x = 942,012.72 × 295,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,732x = 278,208,309,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,208,309,287.46/627,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,196.00

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