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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,251.27, 944,226.33 and 378,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,251.27, 944,226.33 and 378,303.63 is: 522,036.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,251.27 : 944,226.33 = 378,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,251.27/944,226.33 = 378,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,251.27x = 944,226.33 × 378,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,251.27x = 357,204,248,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,204,248,180.58/684,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,036.66

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