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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,216.87, 938,671.09 and 370,120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,216.87, 938,671.09 and 370,120.74 is: 510,751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,216.87 : 938,671.09 = 370,120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,216.87/938,671.09 = 370,120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,216.87x = 938,671.09 × 370,120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,216.87x = 347,421,634,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,421,634,216.70/680,216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,751.28

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