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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,293.11, 935,985.45 and 372,368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,293.11, 935,985.45 and 372,368.26 is: 513,835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,293.11 : 935,985.45 = 372,368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,293.11/935,985.45 = 372,368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,293.11x = 935,985.45 × 372,368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,293.11x = 348,531,273,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,531,273,401.82/678,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,835.79

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