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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,615.36, 936,531.40 and 376,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,615.36, 936,531.40 and 376,811.52 is: 520,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,615.36 : 936,531.40 = 376,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,615.36/936,531.40 = 376,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,615.36x = 936,531.40 × 376,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,615.36x = 352,895,820,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,895,820,361.73/678,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,023.33

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