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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,592.21, 936,532.11 and 388,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,592.21, 936,532.11 and 388,230.70 is: 535,801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,592.21 : 936,532.11 = 388,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,592.21/936,532.11 = 388,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,592.21x = 936,532.11 × 388,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,592.21x = 363,590,516,637.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,590,516,637.78/678,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,801.19

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