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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,379.59, 937,555.47 and 373,468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,379.59, 937,555.47 and 373,468.86 is: 515,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,379.59 : 937,555.47 = 373,468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,379.59/937,555.47 = 373,468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,379.59x = 937,555.47 × 373,468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,379.59x = 350,147,772,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,147,772,567.66/679,379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,393.42

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