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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,202.20, 944,245.26 and 397,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,202.20, 944,245.26 and 397,721.40 is: 548,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,202.20 : 944,245.26 = 397,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,202.20/944,245.26 = 397,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,202.20x = 944,245.26 × 397,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,202.20x = 375,546,546,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,546,546,750.56/684,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,882.40

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