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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,349.28, 940,053.86 and 394,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,349.28, 940,053.86 and 394,814 is: 544,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,349.28 : 940,053.86 = 394,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,349.28/940,053.86 = 394,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,349.28x = 940,053.86 × 394,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,349.28x = 371,146,424,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,146,424,682.04/681,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,722.71

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