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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,317.76, 936,031.68 and 376,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,317.76, 936,031.68 and 376,488 is: 519,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,317.76 : 936,031.68 = 376,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,317.76/936,031.68 = 376,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,317.76x = 936,031.68 × 376,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,317.76x = 352,404,695,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,404,695,139.84/678,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,527.45

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