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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,859.72, 942,346.58 and 376,936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,859.72, 942,346.58 and 376,936.27 is: 520,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,859.72 : 942,346.58 = 376,936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,859.72/942,346.58 = 376,936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,859.72x = 942,346.58 × 376,936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,859.72x = 355,204,603,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,204,603,027.78/682,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,172.15

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