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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,271.06, 944,277.35 and 378,339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,271.06, 944,277.35 and 378,339.67 is: 522,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,271.06 : 944,277.35 = 378,339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,271.06/944,277.35 = 378,339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,271.06x = 944,277.35 × 378,339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,271.06x = 357,257,580,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,257,580,987.48/684,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,099.50

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