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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,637.98, 927,669.34 and 568,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,637.98, 927,669.34 and 568,372.74 is: 783,871.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,637.98 : 927,669.34 = 568,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,637.98/927,669.34 = 568,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,637.98x = 927,669.34 × 568,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,637.98x = 527,261,961,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,261,961,821.50/672,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,871.82

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