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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,588.24, 944,733.60 and 382,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,588.24, 944,733.60 and 382,782.24 is: 528,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,588.24 : 944,733.60 = 382,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,588.24/944,733.60 = 382,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,588.24x = 944,733.60 × 382,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,588.24x = 361,627,243,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,627,243,611.26/684,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,240.51

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