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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,235.02, 940,177.67 and 375,342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,235.02, 940,177.67 and 375,342.17 is: 518,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,235.02 : 940,177.67 = 375,342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,235.02/940,177.67 = 375,342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,235.02x = 940,177.67 × 375,342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,235.02x = 352,888,320,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,888,320,265.75/681,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,012.59

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