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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,070.08, 935,742.24 and 376,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,070.08, 935,742.24 and 376,269.12 is: 519,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,070.08 : 935,742.24 = 376,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,070.08/935,742.24 = 376,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,070.08x = 935,742.24 × 376,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,070.08x = 352,090,909,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,090,909,191.63/678,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,254.45

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