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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,481, 939,064.32 and 394,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,481, 939,064.32 and 394,016.40 is: 543,742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,481 : 939,064.32 = 394,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,481/939,064.32 = 394,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,481x = 939,064.32 × 394,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,481x = 370,006,742,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,006,742,734.85/680,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,742.94

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