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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,129, 939,987.18 and 379,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,129, 939,987.18 and 379,323 is: 523,481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,129 : 939,987.18 = 379,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,129/939,987.18 = 379,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,129x = 939,987.18 × 379,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,129x = 356,558,757,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,558,757,079.14/681,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,481.98

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