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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,495.17, 940,469.76 and 375,582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,495.17, 940,469.76 and 375,582.74 is: 518,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,495.17 : 940,469.76 = 375,582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,495.17/940,469.76 = 375,582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,495.17x = 940,469.76 × 375,582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,495.17x = 353,224,204,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,224,204,645.59/681,495.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,307.72

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