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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,216.72, 940,070.93 and 375,287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,216.72, 940,070.93 and 375,287.01 is: 517,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,216.72 : 940,070.93 = 375,287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,216.72/940,070.93 = 375,287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,216.72x = 940,070.93 × 375,287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,216.72x = 352,796,406,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,796,406,631.18/681,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,891.58

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