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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,019.50, 892,890.42 and 375,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,019.50, 892,890.42 and 375,248.50 is: 517,844.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,019.50 : 892,890.42 = 375,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,019.50/892,890.42 = 375,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,019.50x = 892,890.42 × 375,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,019.50x = 335,055,790,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,055,790,769.37/647,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,844.97

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