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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,196.12, 868,292.46 and 374,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,196.12, 868,292.46 and 374,545.08 is: 516,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,196.12 : 868,292.46 = 374,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,196.12/868,292.46 = 374,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,196.12x = 868,292.46 × 374,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,196.12x = 325,214,668,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,214,668,894.10/629,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,873.29

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