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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,141.08, 939,974.34 and 394,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,141.08, 939,974.34 and 394,827.08 is: 544,861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,141.08 : 939,974.34 = 394,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,141.08/939,974.34 = 394,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,141.08x = 939,974.34 × 394,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,141.08x = 371,127,323,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,127,323,937.13/681,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,861.17

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