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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,972.08, 935,602.95 and 372,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,972.08, 935,602.95 and 372,050.74 is: 513,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,972.08 : 935,602.95 = 372,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,972.08/935,602.95 = 372,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,972.08x = 935,602.95 × 372,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,972.08x = 348,091,769,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,091,769,893.68/677,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,430.83

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