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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,439.61, 944,499.29 and 378,495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,439.61, 944,499.29 and 378,495.86 is: 522,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,439.61 : 944,499.29 = 378,495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,439.61/944,499.29 = 378,495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,439.61x = 944,499.29 × 378,495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,439.61x = 357,489,064,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,489,064,422.96/684,439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,309.14

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