Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,502.44, 936,296.82 and 376,677
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678,502.44, 936,296.82 and 376,677 is: 519,793.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,502.44 : 936,296.82 = 376,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,502.44/936,296.82 = 376,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,502.44x = 936,296.82 × 376,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,502.44x = 352,681,477,267.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,681,477,267.14/678,502.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,793.97
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