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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,201.84, 938,637.60 and 374,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,201.84, 938,637.60 and 374,267 is: 516,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,201.84 : 938,637.60 = 374,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,201.84/938,637.60 = 374,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,201.84x = 938,637.60 × 374,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,201.84x = 351,301,078,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,301,078,639.20/680,201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,465.93

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