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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,336, 1,026,561.36 and 252,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,336, 1,026,561.36 and 252,171.12 is: 378,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,336 : 1,026,561.36 = 252,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,336/1,026,561.36 = 252,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,336x = 1,026,561.36 × 252,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,336x = 258,869,127,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,869,127,899.92/684,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,277.82

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