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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,280.62, 914,073.24 and 375,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,280.62, 914,073.24 and 375,827.36 is: 518,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,280.62 : 914,073.24 = 375,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,280.62/914,073.24 = 375,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,280.62x = 914,073.24 × 375,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,280.62x = 343,533,732,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,533,732,635.85/662,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,713.25

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