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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,914.65, 944,953.31 and 398,373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,914.65, 944,953.31 and 398,373.91 is: 549,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,914.65 : 944,953.31 = 398,373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,914.65/944,953.31 = 398,373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,914.65x = 944,953.31 × 398,373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,914.65x = 376,444,746,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,444,746,580.20/684,914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,622.85

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