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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,214.50, 935,979.75 and 376,408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,214.50, 935,979.75 and 376,408.50 is: 519,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,214.50 : 935,979.75 = 376,408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,214.50/935,979.75 = 376,408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,214.50x = 935,979.75 × 376,408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,214.50x = 352,310,733,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,310,733,727.88/678,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,468.01

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