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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,761.78, 939,443.34 and 374,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,761.78, 939,443.34 and 374,831.80 is: 517,263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,761.78 : 939,443.34 = 374,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,761.78/939,443.34 = 374,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,761.78x = 939,443.34 × 374,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,761.78x = 352,133,238,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,133,238,130.21/680,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,263.53

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