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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,506.46, 940,485.35 and 375,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,506.46, 940,485.35 and 375,593.88 is: 518,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,506.46 : 940,485.35 = 375,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,506.46/940,485.35 = 375,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,506.46x = 940,485.35 × 375,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,506.46x = 353,240,539,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,240,539,811.69/681,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,323.10

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