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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,227.78, 941,457.85 and 376,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,227.78, 941,457.85 and 376,297.60 is: 519,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,227.78 : 941,457.85 = 376,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,227.78/941,457.85 = 376,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,227.78x = 941,457.85 × 376,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,227.78x = 354,268,328,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,268,328,456.17/682,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,281.59

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