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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,016.23, 892,885.95 and 375,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,016.23, 892,885.95 and 375,245.28 is: 517,840.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,016.23 : 892,885.95 = 375,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,016.23/892,885.95 = 375,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,016.23x = 892,885.95 × 375,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,016.23x = 335,051,238,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,051,238,315.82/647,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,840.55

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