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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,627.04, 1,294,180.59 and 376,351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,627.04, 1,294,180.59 and 376,351.73 is: 564,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,627.04 : 1,294,180.59 = 376,351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,627.04/1,294,180.59 = 376,351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,627.04x = 1,294,180.59 × 376,351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,627.04x = 487,067,103,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,067,103,772.51/862,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,632.32

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