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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,127.83, 958,690.62 and 372,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,127.83, 958,690.62 and 372,701.52 is: 559,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,127.83 : 958,690.62 = 372,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,127.83/958,690.62 = 372,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,127.83x = 958,690.62 × 372,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,127.83x = 357,305,451,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,305,451,283.74/639,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,051.62

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