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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,855.98, 940,967.49 and 375,943.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,855.98, 940,967.49 and 375,943.34 is: 518,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,855.98 : 940,967.49 = 375,943.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,855.98/940,967.49 = 375,943.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,855.98x = 940,967.49 × 375,943.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,855.98x = 353,750,461,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,750,461,022.02/681,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,805.25

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