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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,226, 935,995.62 and 376,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,226, 935,995.62 and 376,420 is: 519,483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,226 : 935,995.62 = 376,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,226/935,995.62 = 376,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,226x = 935,995.62 × 376,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,226x = 352,327,471,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,327,471,280.40/678,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,483.88

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