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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,074.51, 1,372,295.79 and 375,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,074.51, 1,372,295.79 and 375,177.59 is: 562,636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,074.51 : 1,372,295.79 = 375,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,074.51/1,372,295.79 = 375,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,074.51x = 1,372,295.79 × 375,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,074.51x = 514,854,627,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,854,627,259.35/915,074.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,636.84

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