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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,028.02, 892,902.22 and 375,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,028.02, 892,902.22 and 375,257 is: 517,856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,028.02 : 892,902.22 = 375,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,028.02/892,902.22 = 375,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,028.02x = 892,902.22 × 375,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,028.02x = 335,067,808,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,067,808,370.54/647,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,856.72

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