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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,353.61, 944,525.14 and 398,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,353.61, 944,525.14 and 398,039.74 is: 549,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,353.61 : 944,525.14 = 398,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,353.61/944,525.14 = 398,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,353.61x = 944,525.14 × 398,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,353.61x = 375,958,537,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,958,537,792.65/684,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,362.98

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