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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,539.95, 914,236.47 and 372,184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,539.95, 914,236.47 and 372,184.11 is: 513,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,539.95 : 914,236.47 = 372,184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,539.95/914,236.47 = 372,184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,539.95x = 914,236.47 × 372,184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,539.95x = 340,264,286,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,264,286,916.49/662,539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,575.50

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