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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,555.92, 940,508.80 and 375,631.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,555.92, 940,508.80 and 375,631.37 is: 518,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,555.92 : 940,508.80 = 375,631.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,555.92/940,508.80 = 375,631.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,555.92x = 940,508.80 × 375,631.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,555.92x = 353,284,603,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,284,603,399.43/681,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,350.13

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