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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,171.91, 937,202.40 and 392,710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,171.91, 937,202.40 and 392,710.55 is: 541,908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,171.91 : 937,202.40 = 392,710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,171.91/937,202.40 = 392,710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,171.91x = 937,202.40 × 392,710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,171.91x = 368,049,265,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,049,265,279.31/679,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,908.85

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