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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,027.11, 935,596.58 and 402,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,027.11, 935,596.58 and 402,341.18 is: 555,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,027.11 : 935,596.58 = 402,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,027.11/935,596.58 = 402,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,027.11x = 935,596.58 × 402,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,027.11x = 376,429,025,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,429,025,311.48/678,027.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,182.86

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