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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,238.40, 930,477.27 and 387,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,238.40, 930,477.27 and 387,758.71 is: 535,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,238.40 : 930,477.27 = 387,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,238.40/930,477.27 = 387,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,238.40x = 930,477.27 × 387,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,238.40x = 360,800,668,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,800,668,516.71/674,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,123.29

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