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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,901.44, 938,244.40 and 373,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,901.44, 938,244.40 and 373,977.81 is: 516,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,901.44 : 938,244.40 = 373,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,901.44/938,244.40 = 373,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,901.44x = 938,244.40 × 373,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,901.44x = 350,882,582,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,882,582,905.82/679,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,078.60

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