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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,257.82, 944,237.70 and 378,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,257.82, 944,237.70 and 378,316.50 is: 522,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,257.82 : 944,237.70 = 378,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,257.82/944,237.70 = 378,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,257.82x = 944,237.70 × 378,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,257.82x = 357,220,701,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,220,701,832.05/684,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,055.71

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