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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,218.05, 944,204.27 and 378,286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,218.05, 944,204.27 and 378,286.55 is: 522,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,218.05 : 944,204.27 = 378,286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,218.05/944,204.27 = 378,286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,218.05x = 944,204.27 × 378,286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,218.05x = 357,179,769,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,179,769,181.11/684,218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,026.23

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