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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,086.92, 927,472.74 and 385,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,086.92, 927,472.74 and 385,652.08 is: 532,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,086.92 : 927,472.74 = 385,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,086.92/927,472.74 = 385,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,086.92x = 927,472.74 × 385,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,086.92x = 357,681,791,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,681,791,324.30/672,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,195.73

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