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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,863.17, 942,351.33 and 376,939.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,863.17, 942,351.33 and 376,939.73 is: 520,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,863.17 : 942,351.33 = 376,939.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,863.17/942,351.33 = 376,939.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,863.17x = 942,351.33 × 376,939.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,863.17x = 355,209,651,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,209,651,183.58/682,863.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,176.91

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