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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,499.44, 936,345.50 and 368,415.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,499.44, 936,345.50 and 368,415.09 is: 508,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,499.44 : 936,345.50 = 368,415.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,499.44/936,345.50 = 368,415.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,499.44x = 936,345.50 × 368,415.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,499.44x = 344,963,811,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,963,811,653.60/678,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,421.66

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