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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,078, 932,998.64 and 370,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,078, 932,998.64 and 370,149.28 is: 510,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,078 : 932,998.64 = 370,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,078/932,998.64 = 370,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,078x = 932,998.64 × 370,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,078x = 345,348,774,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,348,774,836.98/676,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,812.03

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