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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,295.72, 872,600.04 and 374,320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,295.72, 872,600.04 and 374,320.71 is: 516,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,295.72 : 872,600.04 = 374,320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,295.72/872,600.04 = 374,320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,295.72x = 872,600.04 × 374,320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,295.72x = 326,632,266,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,632,266,518.83/632,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,581.49

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