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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,802.62, 867,966.32 and 374,148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,802.62, 867,966.32 and 374,148.34 is: 516,454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,802.62 : 867,966.32 = 374,148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,802.62/867,966.32 = 374,148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,802.62x = 867,966.32 × 374,148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,802.62x = 324,748,157,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,748,157,803.91/628,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,454.84

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