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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,450.44, 940,407.78 and 375,537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,450.44, 940,407.78 and 375,537.78 is: 518,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,450.44 : 940,407.78 = 375,537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,450.44/940,407.78 = 375,537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,450.44x = 940,407.78 × 375,537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,450.44x = 353,158,650,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,158,650,878.28/681,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,245.54

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