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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,205.63, 938,684.67 and 378,399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,205.63, 938,684.67 and 378,399.63 is: 522,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,205.63 : 938,684.67 = 378,399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,205.63/938,684.67 = 378,399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,205.63x = 938,684.67 × 378,399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,205.63x = 355,197,931,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,197,931,814.67/680,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,191.99

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