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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,947.80, 944,921.70 and 378,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,947.80, 944,921.70 and 378,005.40 is: 567,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,947.80 : 944,921.70 = 378,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,947.80/944,921.70 = 378,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,947.80x = 944,921.70 × 378,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,947.80x = 357,185,505,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,185,505,177.18/629,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,008.10

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