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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,921.74, 1,023,178.08 and 366,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,921.74, 1,023,178.08 and 366,009.50 is: 549,172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,921.74 : 1,023,178.08 = 366,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,921.74/1,023,178.08 = 366,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,921.74x = 1,023,178.08 × 366,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,921.74x = 374,492,897,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,492,897,471.76/681,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,172.84

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