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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,321, 936,094.86 and 372,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,321, 936,094.86 and 372,426.12 is: 513,954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,321 : 936,094.86 = 372,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,321/936,094.86 = 372,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,321x = 936,094.86 × 372,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,321x = 348,626,176,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,626,176,661.74/678,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,954.57

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