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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,415.55, 944,946.38 and 373,714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,415.55, 944,946.38 and 373,714.86 is: 561,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,415.55 : 944,946.38 = 373,714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,415.55/944,946.38 = 373,714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,415.55x = 944,946.38 × 373,714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,415.55x = 353,140,505,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,140,505,043.49/629,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,060.98

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