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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,663.97, 940,702.86 and 375,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,663.97, 940,702.86 and 375,752.17 is: 518,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,663.97 : 940,702.86 = 375,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,663.97/940,702.86 = 375,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,663.97x = 940,702.86 × 375,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,663.97x = 353,471,140,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,471,140,970.21/681,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,541.62

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