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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,237.48, 940,011.30 and 386,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,237.48, 940,011.30 and 386,877 is: 533,835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,237.48 : 940,011.30 = 386,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,237.48/940,011.30 = 386,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,237.48x = 940,011.30 × 386,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,237.48x = 363,668,751,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,668,751,710.10/681,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,835.50

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