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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,896.81, 934,117.77 and 370,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,896.81, 934,117.77 and 370,985.34 is: 511,959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,896.81 : 934,117.77 = 370,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,896.81/934,117.77 = 370,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,896.81x = 934,117.77 × 370,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,896.81x = 346,543,998,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,543,998,503.49/676,896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,959.86

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