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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,079.08, 935,754.66 and 376,278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,079.08, 935,754.66 and 376,278.12 is: 519,266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,079.08 : 935,754.66 = 376,278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,079.08/935,754.66 = 376,278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,079.08x = 935,754.66 × 376,278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,079.08x = 352,104,004,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,104,004,246.04/678,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,266.87

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