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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,689, 882,848.58 and 371,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,689, 882,848.58 and 371,417 is: 512,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,689 : 882,848.58 = 371,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,689/882,848.58 = 371,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,689x = 882,848.58 × 371,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,689x = 327,904,971,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,904,971,037.86/639,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,600.61

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