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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,077.27, 935,678.48 and 406,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,077.27, 935,678.48 and 406,138.18 is: 560,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,077.27 : 935,678.48 = 406,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,077.27/935,678.48 = 406,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,077.27x = 935,678.48 × 406,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,077.27x = 380,014,753,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,014,753,608.52/678,077.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,429.86

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