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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,637.94, 942,033.78 and 376,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,637.94, 942,033.78 and 376,717.14 is: 519,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,637.94 : 942,033.78 = 376,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,637.94/942,033.78 = 376,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,637.94x = 942,033.78 × 376,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,637.94x = 354,880,271,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,880,271,384.99/682,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,866.02

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