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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,771, 946,373.75 and 395,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,771, 946,373.75 and 395,376.82 is: 545,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,771 : 946,373.75 = 395,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,771/946,373.75 = 395,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,771x = 946,373.75 × 395,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,771x = 374,174,243,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,174,243,806.48/685,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,625.64

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