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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,340.26, 936,062.73 and 376,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,340.26, 936,062.73 and 376,510.50 is: 519,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,340.26 : 936,062.73 = 376,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,340.26/936,062.73 = 376,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,340.26x = 936,062.73 × 376,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,340.26x = 352,437,446,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,437,446,503.67/678,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,558.50

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