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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,717.54, 931,169.49 and 372,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,717.54, 931,169.49 and 372,969.86 is: 514,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,717.54 : 931,169.49 = 372,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,717.54/931,169.49 = 372,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,717.54x = 931,169.49 × 372,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,717.54x = 347,298,154,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,298,154,321.57/674,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,731.18

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