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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,386.72, 938,874 and 378,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,386.72, 938,874 and 378,597.28 is: 522,431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,386.72 : 938,874 = 378,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,386.72/938,874 = 378,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,386.72x = 938,874 × 378,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,386.72x = 355,455,142,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,455,142,662.72/680,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,431.04

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