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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,762.77, 931,172.59 and 368,840.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,762.77, 931,172.59 and 368,840.43 is: 508,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,762.77 : 931,172.59 = 368,840.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,762.77/931,172.59 = 368,840.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,762.77x = 931,172.59 × 368,840.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,762.77x = 343,454,098,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,454,098,499.81/674,762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,999.78

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