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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,008.50, 935,651.01 and 372,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,008.50, 935,651.01 and 372,086.62 is: 513,479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,008.50 : 935,651.01 = 372,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,008.50/935,651.01 = 372,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,008.50x = 935,651.01 × 372,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,008.50x = 348,143,221,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,143,221,810.49/678,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,479.14

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