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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,691, 882,851.34 and 371,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,691, 882,851.34 and 371,419 is: 512,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,691 : 882,851.34 = 371,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,691/882,851.34 = 371,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,691x = 882,851.34 × 371,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,691x = 327,907,761,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,907,761,851.46/639,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,603.37

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