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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,170.10, 935,868.68 and 372,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,170.10, 935,868.68 and 372,237.42 is: 513,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,170.10 : 935,868.68 = 372,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,170.10/935,868.68 = 372,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,170.10x = 935,868.68 × 372,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,170.10x = 348,365,342,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,365,342,902.01/678,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,684.31

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