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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,893.84, 893,895 and 375,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,893.84, 893,895 and 375,867.28 is: 518,581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,893.84 : 893,895 = 375,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,893.84/893,895 = 375,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,893.84x = 893,895 × 375,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,893.84x = 335,985,882,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,985,882,255.60/647,893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,581.69

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