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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,196.62, 868,293.15 and 374,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,196.62, 868,293.15 and 374,545.58 is: 516,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,196.62 : 868,293.15 = 374,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,196.62/868,293.15 = 374,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,196.62x = 868,293.15 × 374,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,196.62x = 325,215,361,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,215,361,476.78/629,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,873.98

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