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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,371.18, 936,110.26 and 372,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,371.18, 936,110.26 and 372,445.83 is: 513,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,371.18 : 936,110.26 = 372,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,371.18/936,110.26 = 372,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,371.18x = 936,110.26 × 372,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,371.18x = 348,650,362,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,650,362,757.22/678,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,952.20

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