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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,126.68, 872,263.38 and 374,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,126.68, 872,263.38 and 374,011.54 is: 516,093.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,126.68 : 872,263.38 = 374,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,126.68/872,263.38 = 374,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,126.68x = 872,263.38 × 374,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,126.68x = 326,236,570,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,236,570,039.41/632,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,093.66

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