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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,015.94, 892,885.55 and 375,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,015.94, 892,885.55 and 375,244.97 is: 517,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,015.94 : 892,885.55 = 375,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,015.94/892,885.55 = 375,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,015.94x = 892,885.55 × 375,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,015.94x = 335,050,805,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,050,805,082.53/647,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,840.11

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