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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,211.98, 940,072.86 and 394,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,211.98, 940,072.86 and 394,898.40 is: 544,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,211.98 : 940,072.86 = 394,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,211.98/940,072.86 = 394,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,211.98x = 940,072.86 × 394,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,211.98x = 371,233,268,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,233,268,297.42/681,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,959.98

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