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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,043.09, 913,591.83 and 375,617.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,043.09, 913,591.83 and 375,617.17 is: 518,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,043.09 : 913,591.83 = 375,617.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,043.09/913,591.83 = 375,617.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,043.09x = 913,591.83 × 375,617.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,043.09x = 343,160,777,719.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,160,777,719.72/662,043.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,336.02

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