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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,512.18, 940,493.26 and 375,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,512.18, 940,493.26 and 375,599.72 is: 518,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,512.18 : 940,493.26 = 375,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,512.18/940,493.26 = 375,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,512.18x = 940,493.26 × 375,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,512.18x = 353,249,005,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,249,005,117.89/681,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,331.17

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