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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,244, 930,456.72 and 372,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,244, 930,456.72 and 372,438 is: 513,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,244 : 930,456.72 = 372,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,244/930,456.72 = 372,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,244x = 930,456.72 × 372,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,244x = 346,537,439,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,537,439,883.36/674,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,964.44

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