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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,949.72, 935,568.04 and 372,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,949.72, 935,568.04 and 372,031.26 is: 513,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,949.72 : 935,568.04 = 372,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,949.72/935,568.04 = 372,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,949.72x = 935,568.04 × 372,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,949.72x = 348,060,556,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,060,556,736.93/677,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,401.73

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