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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,006.55, 938,379.40 and 374,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,006.55, 938,379.40 and 374,063.51 is: 516,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,006.55 : 938,379.40 = 374,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,006.55/938,379.40 = 374,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,006.55x = 938,379.40 × 374,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,006.55x = 351,013,493,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,013,493,486.48/680,006.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,191.34

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