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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,670.16, 929,662.92 and 371,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,670.16, 929,662.92 and 371,862 is: 513,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,670.16 : 929,662.92 = 371,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,670.16/929,662.92 = 371,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,670.16x = 929,662.92 × 371,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,670.16x = 345,706,312,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,706,312,757.04/673,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,168.51

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