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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,262.42, 930,510.42 and 387,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,262.42, 930,510.42 and 387,782.70 is: 535,156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,262.42 : 930,510.42 = 387,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,262.42/930,510.42 = 387,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,262.42x = 930,510.42 × 387,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,262.42x = 360,835,843,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,835,843,045.73/674,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,156.39

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