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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,159.06, 972,286.59 and 375,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,159.06, 972,286.59 and 375,269.68 is: 562,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,159.06 : 972,286.59 = 375,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,159.06/972,286.59 = 375,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,159.06x = 972,286.59 × 375,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,159.06x = 364,869,677,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,869,677,497.59/649,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,065.14

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