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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,243.52, 935,996.64 and 376,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,243.52, 935,996.64 and 376,457.92 is: 519,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,243.52 : 935,996.64 = 376,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,243.52/935,996.64 = 376,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,243.52x = 935,996.64 × 376,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,243.52x = 352,363,348,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,363,348,221.39/678,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,523.35

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