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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,427.53, 940,376.30 and 375,514.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,427.53, 940,376.30 and 375,514.85 is: 518,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,427.53 : 940,376.30 = 375,514.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,427.53/940,376.30 = 375,514.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,427.53x = 940,376.30 × 375,514.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,427.53x = 353,125,265,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,125,265,711.42/681,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,213.97

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