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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,592.93, 942,165.58 and 396,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,592.93, 942,165.58 and 396,205.28 is: 546,872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,592.93 : 942,165.58 = 396,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,592.93/942,165.58 = 396,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,592.93x = 942,165.58 × 396,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,592.93x = 373,290,977,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,290,977,430.26/682,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,872.02

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