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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,158.36, 935,840.04 and 372,234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,158.36, 935,840.04 and 372,234.32 is: 513,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,158.36 : 935,840.04 = 372,234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,158.36/935,840.04 = 372,234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,158.36x = 935,840.04 × 372,234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,158.36x = 348,351,780,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,351,780,918.17/678,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,673.21

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