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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,785.14, 942,244.53 and 380,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,785.14, 942,244.53 and 380,979.86 is: 525,752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,785.14 : 942,244.53 = 380,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,785.14/942,244.53 = 380,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,785.14x = 942,244.53 × 380,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,785.14x = 358,976,189,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,976,189,125.17/682,785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,752.79

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