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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,231.12, 927,635.28 and 370,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,231.12, 927,635.28 and 370,425.12 is: 511,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,231.12 : 927,635.28 = 370,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,231.12/927,635.28 = 370,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,231.12x = 927,635.28 × 370,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,231.12x = 343,619,409,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,619,409,910.23/672,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,162.60

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