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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,369, 867,142.50 and 373,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,369, 867,142.50 and 373,714.60 is: 515,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,369 : 867,142.50 = 373,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,369/867,142.50 = 373,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,369x = 867,142.50 × 373,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,369x = 324,063,812,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,063,812,530.50/628,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,722.15

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