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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,078.78, 935,680.55 and 406,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,078.78, 935,680.55 and 406,139.69 is: 560,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,078.78 : 935,680.55 = 406,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,078.78/935,680.55 = 406,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,078.78x = 935,680.55 × 406,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,078.78x = 380,017,001,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,017,001,806.93/678,078.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,431.93

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