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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,342.26, 936,065.49 and 376,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,342.26, 936,065.49 and 376,512.50 is: 519,561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,342.26 : 936,065.49 = 376,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,342.26/936,065.49 = 376,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,342.26x = 936,065.49 × 376,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,342.26x = 352,440,357,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,440,357,803.63/678,342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,561.26

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