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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,939.91, 943,885.95 and 378,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,939.91, 943,885.95 and 378,009.72 is: 521,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,939.91 : 943,885.95 = 378,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,939.91/943,885.95 = 378,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,939.91x = 943,885.95 × 378,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,939.91x = 356,798,062,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,798,062,253.90/683,939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,680.42

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