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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,749.62, 931,179.51 and 368,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,749.62, 931,179.51 and 368,846.75 is: 509,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,749.62 : 931,179.51 = 368,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,749.62/931,179.51 = 368,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,749.62x = 931,179.51 × 368,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,749.62x = 343,462,535,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,462,535,930.09/674,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,022.20

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