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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,767.78, 942,148.08 and 376,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,767.78, 942,148.08 and 376,838.52 is: 519,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,767.78 : 942,148.08 = 376,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,767.78/942,148.08 = 376,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,767.78x = 942,148.08 × 376,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,767.78x = 355,037,688,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,037,688,088.04/682,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,997.72

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