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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,232.12, 927,636.66 and 370,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,232.12, 927,636.66 and 370,426.12 is: 511,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,232.12 : 927,636.66 = 370,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,232.12/927,636.66 = 370,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,232.12x = 927,636.66 × 370,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,232.12x = 343,620,848,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,620,848,733.56/672,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,163.98

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