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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,005.28, 935,819.28 and 463,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,005.28, 935,819.28 and 463,232.16 is: 639,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,005.28 : 935,819.28 = 463,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,005.28/935,819.28 = 463,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,005.28x = 935,819.28 × 463,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,005.28x = 433,501,586,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,501,586,444.05/678,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,377.89

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