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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,849.94, 942,332.77 and 376,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,849.94, 942,332.77 and 376,926.23 is: 520,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,849.94 : 942,332.77 = 376,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,849.94/942,332.77 = 376,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,849.94x = 942,332.77 × 376,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,849.94x = 355,189,939,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,189,939,815.07/682,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,158.12

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