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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,363.84, 944,428.21 and 378,460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,363.84, 944,428.21 and 378,460.81 is: 522,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,363.84 : 944,428.21 = 378,460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,363.84/944,428.21 = 378,460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,363.84x = 944,428.21 × 378,460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,363.84x = 357,429,060,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,429,060,265.43/684,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,279.29

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