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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,436.84, 943,145.91 and 373,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,436.84, 943,145.91 and 373,343.70 is: 515,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,436.84 : 943,145.91 = 373,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,436.84/943,145.91 = 373,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,436.84x = 943,145.91 × 373,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,436.84x = 352,117,583,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,117,583,679.27/683,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,215.98

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