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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,145.50, 935,843.22 and 376,339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,145.50, 935,843.22 and 376,339.50 is: 519,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,145.50 : 935,843.22 = 376,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,145.50/935,843.22 = 376,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,145.50x = 935,843.22 × 376,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,145.50x = 352,194,769,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,194,769,493.19/678,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,349.86

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