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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,291.80, 893,224.77 and 371,585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,291.80, 893,224.77 and 371,585.31 is: 512,765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,291.80 : 893,224.77 = 371,585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,291.80/893,224.77 = 371,585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,291.80x = 893,224.77 × 371,585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,291.80x = 331,909,203,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,909,203,060.13/647,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,765.97

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