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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,325.26, 936,042.02 and 376,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,325.26, 936,042.02 and 376,495.50 is: 519,537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,325.26 : 936,042.02 = 376,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,325.26/936,042.02 = 376,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,325.26x = 936,042.02 × 376,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,325.26x = 352,415,608,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,415,608,340.91/678,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,537.79

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