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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,510.92, 944,245.86 and 397,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,510.92, 944,245.86 and 397,999.32 is: 549,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,510.92 : 944,245.86 = 397,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,510.92/944,245.86 = 397,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,510.92x = 944,245.86 × 397,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,510.92x = 375,809,210,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,809,210,192.82/684,510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,018.58

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