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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,080.08, 935,756.04 and 376,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,080.08, 935,756.04 and 376,279.12 is: 519,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,080.08 : 935,756.04 = 376,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,080.08/935,756.04 = 376,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,080.08x = 935,756.04 × 376,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,080.08x = 352,105,459,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,105,459,265.89/678,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,268.25

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