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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,806.11, 931,232.63 and 368,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,806.11, 931,232.63 and 368,883.83 is: 509,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,806.11 : 931,232.63 = 368,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,806.11/931,232.63 = 368,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,806.11x = 931,232.63 × 368,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,806.11x = 343,516,662,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,516,662,425.66/674,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,059.80

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