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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,621.39, 944,704.81 and 378,649.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,621.39, 944,704.81 and 378,649.15 is: 522,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,621.39 : 944,704.81 = 378,649.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,621.39/944,704.81 = 378,649.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,621.39x = 944,704.81 × 378,649.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,621.39x = 357,711,672,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,711,672,360.79/684,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,495.62

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