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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,825.78, 887,107.59 and 370,950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,825.78, 887,107.59 and 370,950.09 is: 511,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,825.78 : 887,107.59 = 370,950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,825.78/887,107.59 = 370,950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,825.78x = 887,107.59 × 370,950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,825.78x = 329,072,640,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,072,640,350.18/642,825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,915.75

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