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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,455.38, 941,785.77 and 376,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,455.38, 941,785.77 and 376,550.80 is: 519,638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,455.38 : 941,785.77 = 376,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,455.38/941,785.77 = 376,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,455.38x = 941,785.77 × 376,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,455.38x = 354,630,185,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,630,185,122.12/682,455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,638.64

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