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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,038.14, 892,916.16 and 375,267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,038.14, 892,916.16 and 375,267.18 is: 517,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,038.14 : 892,916.16 = 375,267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,038.14/892,916.16 = 375,267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,038.14x = 892,916.16 × 375,267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,038.14x = 335,082,129,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,082,129,339.63/647,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,870.75

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