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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,031.91, 938,406.94 and 374,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,031.91, 938,406.94 and 374,058.91 is: 516,180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,031.91 : 938,406.94 = 374,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,031.91/938,406.94 = 374,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,031.91x = 938,406.94 × 374,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,031.91x = 351,019,477,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,019,477,112.84/680,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,180.89

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