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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,026.40, 943,950.72 and 378,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,026.40, 943,950.72 and 378,122.88 is: 521,806.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,026.40 : 943,950.72 = 378,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,026.40/943,950.72 = 378,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,026.40x = 943,950.72 × 378,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,026.40x = 356,929,364,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,929,364,824.47/684,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,806.42

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