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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,158.34, 927,287.06 and 400,073.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,158.34, 927,287.06 and 400,073.67 is: 551,928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,158.34 : 927,287.06 = 400,073.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,158.34/927,287.06 = 400,073.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,158.34x = 927,287.06 × 400,073.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,158.34x = 370,983,135,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,983,135,237.34/672,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,928.19

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