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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,046.85, 913,597 and 375,620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,046.85, 913,597 and 375,620.92 is: 518,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,046.85 : 913,597 = 375,620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,046.85/913,597 = 375,620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,046.85x = 913,597 × 375,620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,046.85x = 343,166,145,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,166,145,649.24/662,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,341.18

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