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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,341.26, 936,064.11 and 376,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,341.26, 936,064.11 and 376,511.50 is: 519,559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,341.26 : 936,064.11 = 376,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,341.26/936,064.11 = 376,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,341.26x = 936,064.11 × 376,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,341.26x = 352,438,902,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,438,902,152.27/678,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,559.88

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