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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,384.66, 947,312.27 and 378,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,384.66, 947,312.27 and 378,846.40 is: 568,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,384.66 : 947,312.27 = 378,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,384.66/947,312.27 = 378,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,384.66x = 947,312.27 × 378,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,384.66x = 358,885,844,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,885,844,112.44/631,384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,410.78

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