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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,555.38, 930,849.87 and 372,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,555.38, 930,849.87 and 372,729.94 is: 514,347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,555.38 : 930,849.87 = 372,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,555.38/930,849.87 = 372,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,555.38x = 930,849.87 × 372,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,555.38x = 346,955,616,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,955,616,194.11/674,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,347.12

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