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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,173, 928,977.48 and 367,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,173, 928,977.48 and 367,249.38 is: 506,803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,173 : 928,977.48 = 367,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,173/928,977.48 = 367,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,173x = 928,977.48 × 367,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,173x = 341,166,403,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,166,403,563.96/673,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,803.46

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