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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,288.96, 936,050.44 and 372,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,288.96, 936,050.44 and 372,393.68 is: 513,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,288.96 : 936,050.44 = 372,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,288.96/936,050.44 = 372,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,288.96x = 936,050.44 × 372,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,288.96x = 348,579,268,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,579,268,017.22/678,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,909.69

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