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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,672, 1,309,478.40 and 681,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,672, 1,309,478.40 and 681,177.60 is: 940,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,672 : 1,309,478.40 = 681,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,672/1,309,478.40 = 681,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,672x = 1,309,478.40 × 681,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,672x = 891,987,353,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,987,353,763.84/948,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,248.42

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