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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,922.87, 942,408.85 and 376,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,922.87, 942,408.85 and 376,992.68 is: 520,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,922.87 : 942,408.85 = 376,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,922.87/942,408.85 = 376,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,922.87x = 942,408.85 × 376,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,922.87x = 355,281,233,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,281,233,776.42/682,922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,236.26

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