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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,491.62, 879,741.06 and 382,847.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,491.62, 879,741.06 and 382,847.06 is: 528,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,491.62 : 879,741.06 = 382,847.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,491.62/879,741.06 = 382,847.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,491.62x = 879,741.06 × 382,847.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,491.62x = 336,806,278,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,806,278,382.28/637,491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,330.52

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