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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,030, 892,911.12 and 375,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,030, 892,911.12 and 375,118.40 is: 517,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,030 : 892,911.12 = 375,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,030/892,911.12 = 375,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,030x = 892,911.12 × 375,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,030x = 334,947,390,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,947,390,676.61/647,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,669.03

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