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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,253.14, 936,004.14 and 406,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,253.14, 936,004.14 and 406,606.68 is: 561,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,253.14 : 936,004.14 = 406,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,253.14/936,004.14 = 406,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,253.14x = 936,004.14 × 406,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,253.14x = 380,585,535,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,585,535,831.66/678,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,126.09

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