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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,015.16, 938,391.34 and 374,072.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,015.16, 938,391.34 and 374,072.15 is: 516,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,015.16 : 938,391.34 = 374,072.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,015.16/938,391.34 = 374,072.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,015.16x = 938,391.34 × 374,072.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,015.16x = 351,026,066,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,026,066,095.18/680,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,203.29

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