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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,091.74, 935,770.23 and 376,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,091.74, 935,770.23 and 376,285.74 is: 519,276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,091.74 : 935,770.23 = 376,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,091.74/935,770.23 = 376,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,091.74x = 935,770.23 × 376,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,091.74x = 352,116,993,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,116,993,465.52/678,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,276.33

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