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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,928, 931,420.08 and 373,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,928, 931,420.08 and 373,141.44 is: 514,945.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,928 : 931,420.08 = 373,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,928/931,420.08 = 373,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,928x = 931,420.08 × 373,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,928x = 347,551,429,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,551,429,896.12/674,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,945.93

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