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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,048.72, 943,968.72 and 373,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,048.72, 943,968.72 and 373,938.96 is: 516,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,048.72 : 943,968.72 = 373,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,048.72/943,968.72 = 373,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,048.72x = 943,968.72 × 373,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,048.72x = 352,986,681,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,986,681,429.33/684,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,025.64

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