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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,246.21, 957,706.43 and 372,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,246.21, 957,706.43 and 372,197.12 is: 557,618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,246.21 : 957,706.43 = 372,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,246.21/957,706.43 = 372,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,246.21x = 957,706.43 × 372,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,246.21x = 356,455,568,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,455,568,401.96/639,246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,618.59

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