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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,906.56, 942,505.98 and 381,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,906.56, 942,505.98 and 381,120 is: 525,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,906.56 : 942,505.98 = 381,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,906.56/942,505.98 = 381,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,906.56x = 942,505.98 × 381,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,906.56x = 359,207,879,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,207,879,097.60/682,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,998.58

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