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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,343.26, 936,066.87 and 376,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,343.26, 936,066.87 and 376,513.50 is: 519,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,343.26 : 936,066.87 = 376,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,343.26/936,066.87 = 376,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,343.26x = 936,066.87 × 376,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,343.26x = 352,441,813,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,441,813,457.75/678,343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,562.64

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