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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,986.78, 939,724.86 and 375,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,986.78, 939,724.86 and 375,003.34 is: 517,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,986.78 : 939,724.86 = 375,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,986.78/939,724.86 = 375,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,986.78x = 939,724.86 × 375,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,986.78x = 352,399,954,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,399,954,607.39/680,986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,484.29

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