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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,105.62, 879,378.47 and 375,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,105.62, 879,378.47 and 375,689.24 is: 518,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,105.62 : 879,378.47 = 375,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,105.62/879,378.47 = 375,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,105.62x = 879,378.47 × 375,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,105.62x = 330,373,022,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,373,022,791.32/637,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,552.99

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