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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,154.85, 927,282.24 and 400,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,154.85, 927,282.24 and 400,070.18 is: 551,923.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,154.85 : 927,282.24 = 400,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,154.85/927,282.24 = 400,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,154.85x = 927,282.24 × 400,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,154.85x = 370,977,972,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,977,972,667.60/672,154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,923.37

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