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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,173.40, 935,525.88 and 402,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,173.40, 935,525.88 and 402,370.56 is: 555,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,173.40 : 935,525.88 = 402,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,173.40/935,525.88 = 402,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,173.40x = 935,525.88 × 402,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,173.40x = 376,428,072,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,428,072,230.09/678,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,061.69

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