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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,008.36, 870,688.83 and 372,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,008.36, 870,688.83 and 372,849.41 is: 514,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,008.36 : 870,688.83 = 372,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,008.36/870,688.83 = 372,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,008.36x = 870,688.83 × 372,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,008.36x = 324,635,816,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,635,816,559.09/631,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,471.50

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