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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,555.87, 939,150.51 and 374,629.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,555.87, 939,150.51 and 374,629.51 is: 516,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,555.87 : 939,150.51 = 374,629.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,555.87/939,150.51 = 374,629.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,555.87x = 939,150.51 × 374,629.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,555.87x = 351,833,497,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,833,497,255.74/680,555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,979.59

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