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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,947.34, 866,262.78 and 373,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,947.34, 866,262.78 and 373,118.10 is: 514,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,947.34 : 866,262.78 = 373,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,947.34/866,262.78 = 373,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,947.34x = 866,262.78 × 373,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,947.34x = 323,218,322,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,218,322,574.32/627,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,722.02

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