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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,016.58, 928,720.89 and 371,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,016.58, 928,720.89 and 371,217.06 is: 512,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,016.58 : 928,720.89 = 371,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,016.58/928,720.89 = 371,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,016.58x = 928,720.89 × 371,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,016.58x = 344,757,038,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,757,038,346.38/673,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,256.38

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