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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,347.78, 940,051.80 and 394,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,347.78, 940,051.80 and 394,812.50 is: 544,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,347.78 : 940,051.80 = 394,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,347.78/940,051.80 = 394,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,347.78x = 940,051.80 × 394,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,347.78x = 371,144,201,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,144,201,287.50/681,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,720.64

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