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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,647.61, 931,011.53 and 368,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,647.61, 931,011.53 and 368,723.98 is: 508,837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,647.61 : 931,011.53 = 368,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,647.61/931,011.53 = 368,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,647.61x = 931,011.53 × 368,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,647.61x = 343,286,272,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,286,272,596.34/674,647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,837.90

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