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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,071.63, 885,857.95 and 370,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,071.63, 885,857.95 and 370,102.39 is: 510,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,071.63 : 885,857.95 = 370,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,071.63/885,857.95 = 370,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,071.63x = 885,857.95 × 370,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,071.63x = 327,858,144,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,858,144,495.50/642,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,625.50

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