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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,362.43, 1,008,534.27 and 383,557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,362.43, 1,008,534.27 and 383,557.79 is: 575,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,362.43 : 1,008,534.27 = 383,557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,362.43/1,008,534.27 = 383,557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,362.43x = 1,008,534.27 × 383,557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,362.43x = 386,831,175,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,831,175,740.46/672,362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,331.34

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