Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,321.76, 936,037.20 and 376,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678,321.76, 936,037.20 and 376,492 is: 519,532.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,321.76 : 936,037.20 = 376,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,321.76/936,037.20 = 376,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,321.76x = 936,037.20 × 376,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,321.76x = 352,410,517,502.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,410,517,502.40/678,321.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,532.97
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