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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,857.94, 931,267.41 and 373,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,857.94, 931,267.41 and 373,032.50 is: 514,764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,857.94 : 931,267.41 = 373,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,857.94/931,267.41 = 373,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,857.94x = 931,267.41 × 373,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,857.94x = 347,393,010,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,393,010,120.83/674,857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,764.65

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