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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,142.41, 893,059.53 and 375,371.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,142.41, 893,059.53 and 375,371.21 is: 518,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,142.41 : 893,059.53 = 375,371.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,142.41/893,059.53 = 375,371.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,142.41x = 893,059.53 × 375,371.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,142.41x = 335,228,836,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,228,836,378.13/647,142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,014.01

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