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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,104.84, 935,774.82 and 387,713.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,104.84, 935,774.82 and 387,713.48 is: 535,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,104.84 : 935,774.82 = 387,713.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,104.84/935,774.82 = 387,713.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,104.84x = 935,774.82 × 387,713.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,104.84x = 362,812,511,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,812,511,958.57/678,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,038.97

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