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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,460.82, 893,561.26 and 375,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,460.82, 893,561.26 and 375,611.86 is: 518,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,460.82 : 893,561.26 = 375,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,460.82/893,561.26 = 375,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,460.82x = 893,561.26 × 375,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,460.82x = 335,632,206,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,632,206,892.54/647,460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,382.27

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