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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,845.60, 940,268.40 and 378,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,845.60, 940,268.40 and 378,013.60 is: 567,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,845.60 : 940,268.40 = 378,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,845.60/940,268.40 = 378,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,845.60x = 940,268.40 × 378,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,845.60x = 355,434,242,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,434,242,850.24/626,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,020.40

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