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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,499.56, 936,499.62 and 392,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,499.56, 936,499.62 and 392,185.96 is: 541,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,499.56 : 936,499.62 = 392,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,499.56/936,499.62 = 392,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,499.56x = 936,499.62 × 392,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,499.56x = 367,282,002,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,282,002,509.34/678,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,315.02

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