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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,216.75, 935,982.86 and 376,410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,216.75, 935,982.86 and 376,410.75 is: 519,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,216.75 : 935,982.86 = 376,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,216.75/935,982.86 = 376,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,216.75x = 935,982.86 × 376,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,216.75x = 352,314,008,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,314,008,437.69/678,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,471.11

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