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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,476.40, 936,254.86 and 372,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,476.40, 936,254.86 and 372,550.64 is: 514,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,476.40 : 936,254.86 = 372,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,476.40/936,254.86 = 372,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,476.40x = 936,254.86 × 372,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,476.40x = 348,802,350,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,802,350,630.91/678,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,096.51

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