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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,823, 942,295.83 and 376,899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,823, 942,295.83 and 376,899.49 is: 520,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,823 : 942,295.83 = 376,899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,823/942,295.83 = 376,899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,823x = 942,295.83 × 376,899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,823x = 355,150,817,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,150,817,756.13/682,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,121.35

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