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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,803.53, 933,988.89 and 374,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,803.53, 933,988.89 and 374,997.53 is: 517,496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,803.53 : 933,988.89 = 374,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,803.53/933,988.89 = 374,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,803.53x = 933,988.89 × 374,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,803.53x = 350,243,530,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,243,530,538.66/676,803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,496.61

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