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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,581.76, 936,019.20 and 437,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,581.76, 936,019.20 and 437,184 is: 603,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,581.76 : 936,019.20 = 437,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,581.76/936,019.20 = 437,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,581.76x = 936,019.20 × 437,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,581.76x = 409,212,617,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,212,617,932.80/678,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,040.99

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