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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,350.76, 936,077.22 and 376,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,350.76, 936,077.22 and 376,521 is: 519,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,350.76 : 936,077.22 = 376,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,350.76/936,077.22 = 376,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,350.76x = 936,077.22 × 376,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,350.76x = 352,452,730,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,452,730,951.62/678,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,572.99

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