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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,468.72, 886,582.92 and 370,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,468.72, 886,582.92 and 370,548 is: 511,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,468.72 : 886,582.92 = 370,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,468.72/886,582.92 = 370,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,468.72x = 886,582.92 × 370,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,468.72x = 328,521,527,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,521,527,840.16/642,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,342.45

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