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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,272.89, 900,179.17 and 376,642.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,272.89, 900,179.17 and 376,642.37 is: 519,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,272.89 : 900,179.17 = 376,642.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,272.89/900,179.17 = 376,642.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,272.89x = 900,179.17 × 376,642.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,272.89x = 339,045,617,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,045,617,322.28/652,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,791.06

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