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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,545.69, 937,774.95 and 373,653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,545.69, 937,774.95 and 373,653.36 is: 515,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,545.69 : 937,774.95 = 373,653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,545.69/937,774.95 = 373,653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,545.69x = 937,774.95 × 373,653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,545.69x = 350,402,760,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,402,760,991.33/679,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,642.68

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