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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,036, 943,969.68 and 382,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,036, 943,969.68 and 382,258.08 is: 527,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,036 : 943,969.68 = 382,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,036/943,969.68 = 382,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,036x = 943,969.68 × 382,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,036x = 360,840,037,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,840,037,455.01/684,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,516.15

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