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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,179.08, 972,316.58 and 375,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,179.08, 972,316.58 and 375,289.68 is: 562,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,179.08 : 972,316.58 = 375,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,179.08/972,316.58 = 375,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,179.08x = 972,316.58 × 375,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,179.08x = 364,900,378,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,900,378,166.89/649,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,095.10

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