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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,897.16, 939,803.60 and 394,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,897.16, 939,803.60 and 394,371 is: 544,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,897.16 : 939,803.60 = 394,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,897.16/939,803.60 = 394,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,897.16x = 939,803.60 × 394,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,897.16x = 370,631,285,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,631,285,535.60/680,897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,327.85

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