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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,974.94, 1,027,868.31 and 381,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,974.94, 1,027,868.31 and 381,623 is: 572,660.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,974.94 : 1,027,868.31 = 381,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,974.94/1,027,868.31 = 381,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,974.94x = 1,027,868.31 × 381,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,974.94x = 392,258,188,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,258,188,067.13/684,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,660.64

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