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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,700.86, 940,789.35 and 375,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,700.86, 940,789.35 and 375,775.74 is: 518,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,700.86 : 940,789.35 = 375,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,700.86/940,789.35 = 375,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,700.86x = 940,789.35 × 375,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,700.86x = 353,525,814,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,525,814,180.37/681,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,593.76

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