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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,189.74, 944,141.10 and 378,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,189.74, 944,141.10 and 378,247.79 is: 521,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,189.74 : 944,141.10 = 378,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,189.74/944,141.10 = 378,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,189.74x = 944,141.10 × 378,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,189.74x = 357,119,284,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,119,284,523.17/684,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,959.43

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