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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,178.78, 928,986.66 and 371,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,178.78, 928,986.66 and 371,372.78 is: 512,494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,178.78 : 928,986.66 = 371,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,178.78/928,986.66 = 371,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,178.78x = 928,986.66 × 371,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,178.78x = 345,000,358,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,000,358,507.12/673,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,494.41

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