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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,501.94, 944,233.46 and 397,990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,501.94, 944,233.46 and 397,990.36 is: 549,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,501.94 : 944,233.46 = 397,990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,501.94/944,233.46 = 397,990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,501.94x = 944,233.46 × 397,990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,501.94x = 375,795,814,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,795,814,669.45/684,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,006.21

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