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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,971.08, 935,601.57 and 372,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,971.08, 935,601.57 and 372,049.74 is: 513,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,971.08 : 935,601.57 = 372,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,971.08/935,601.57 = 372,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,971.08x = 935,601.57 × 372,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,971.08x = 348,090,320,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,090,320,862.09/677,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,429.45

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