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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,637.57, 940,666.12 and 375,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,637.57, 940,666.12 and 375,725.69 is: 518,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,637.57 : 940,666.12 = 375,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,637.57/940,666.12 = 375,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,637.57x = 940,666.12 × 375,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,637.57x = 353,432,426,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,432,426,996.62/681,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,504.91

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