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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,238.31, 944,166.44 and 378,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,238.31, 944,166.44 and 378,273.36 is: 521,971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,238.31 : 944,166.44 = 378,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,238.31/944,166.44 = 378,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,238.31x = 944,166.44 × 378,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,238.31x = 357,153,009,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,153,009,766.67/684,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,971.67

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