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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,071.99, 892,922.20 and 371,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,071.99, 892,922.20 and 371,371.48 is: 512,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,071.99 : 892,922.20 = 371,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,071.99/892,922.20 = 371,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,071.99x = 892,922.20 × 371,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,071.99x = 331,605,838,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,605,838,938.86/647,071.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,471.32

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