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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,151.52, 879,223.76 and 379,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,151.52, 879,223.76 and 379,014.24 is: 523,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,151.52 : 879,223.76 = 379,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,151.52/879,223.76 = 379,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,151.52x = 879,223.76 × 379,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,151.52x = 333,238,325,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,238,325,186.34/637,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,012.68

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