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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,876.98, 942,373.44 and 376,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,876.98, 942,373.44 and 376,947.78 is: 520,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,876.98 : 942,373.44 = 376,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,876.98/942,373.44 = 376,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,876.98x = 942,373.44 × 376,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,876.98x = 355,225,572,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,225,572,605.06/682,876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,189.70

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