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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,517.96, 928,073.94 and 370,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,517.96, 928,073.94 and 370,717 is: 511,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,517.96 : 928,073.94 = 370,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,517.96/928,073.94 = 370,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,517.96x = 928,073.94 × 370,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,517.96x = 344,052,786,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,052,786,814.98/672,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,588.99

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