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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,209.98, 935,895.94 and 391,712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,209.98, 935,895.94 and 391,712.98 is: 540,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,209.98 : 935,895.94 = 391,712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,209.98/935,895.94 = 391,712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,209.98x = 935,895.94 × 391,712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,209.98x = 366,602,586,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,602,586,063.08/678,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,544.37

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