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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,004.07, 913,538.71 and 375,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,004.07, 913,538.71 and 375,518 is: 518,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,004.07 : 913,538.71 = 375,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,004.07/913,538.71 = 375,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,004.07x = 913,538.71 × 375,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,004.07x = 343,050,229,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,050,229,301.78/662,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,199.58

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