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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,272.56, 944,279.41 and 378,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,272.56, 944,279.41 and 378,341.17 is: 522,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,272.56 : 944,279.41 = 378,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,272.56/944,279.41 = 378,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,272.56x = 944,279.41 × 378,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,272.56x = 357,259,776,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,259,776,786.31/684,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,101.57

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