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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,509.92, 944,244.48 and 397,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,509.92, 944,244.48 and 397,998.32 is: 549,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,509.92 : 944,244.48 = 397,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,509.92/944,244.48 = 397,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,509.92x = 944,244.48 × 397,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,509.92x = 375,807,716,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,807,716,709.27/684,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,017.20

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