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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,737.26, 914,603.31 and 376,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,737.26, 914,603.31 and 376,284 is: 519,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,737.26 : 914,603.31 = 376,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,737.26/914,603.31 = 376,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,737.26x = 914,603.31 × 376,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,737.26x = 344,150,591,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,150,591,900.04/662,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,286.62

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