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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,501.17, 940,478.04 and 375,588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,501.17, 940,478.04 and 375,588.74 is: 518,316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,501.17 : 940,478.04 = 375,588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,501.17/940,478.04 = 375,588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,501.17x = 940,478.04 × 375,588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,501.17x = 353,232,957,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,232,957,338.88/681,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,316.00

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