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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,862.41, 942,350.30 and 376,938.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,862.41, 942,350.30 and 376,938.98 is: 520,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,862.41 : 942,350.30 = 376,938.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,862.41/942,350.30 = 376,938.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,862.41x = 942,350.30 × 376,938.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,862.41x = 355,208,557,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,208,557,115.29/682,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,175.88

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