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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,574, 928,171.56 and 370,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,574, 928,171.56 and 370,787.44 is: 511,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,574 : 928,171.56 = 370,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,574/928,171.56 = 370,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,574x = 928,171.56 × 370,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,574x = 344,154,356,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,154,356,613.21/672,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,697.38

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