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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,418.52, 940,363.86 and 375,505.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,418.52, 940,363.86 and 375,505.85 is: 518,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,418.52 : 940,363.86 = 375,505.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,418.52/940,363.86 = 375,505.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,418.52x = 940,363.86 × 375,505.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,418.52x = 353,112,131,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,112,131,672.86/681,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,201.54

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