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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,151.72, 928,950.34 and 371,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,151.72, 928,950.34 and 371,345 is: 512,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,151.72 : 928,950.34 = 371,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,151.72/928,950.34 = 371,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,151.72x = 928,950.34 × 371,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,151.72x = 344,961,064,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,961,064,007.30/673,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,456.63

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