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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,271.16, 940,154.48 and 394,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,271.16, 940,154.48 and 394,957.24 is: 545,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,271.16 : 940,154.48 = 394,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,271.16/940,154.48 = 394,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,271.16x = 940,154.48 × 394,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,271.16x = 371,320,818,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,320,818,594.44/681,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,041.15

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