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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,621.36, 936,539.68 and 376,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,621.36, 936,539.68 and 376,817.52 is: 520,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,621.36 : 936,539.68 = 376,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,621.36/936,539.68 = 376,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,621.36x = 936,539.68 × 376,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,621.36x = 352,904,559,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,904,559,599.19/678,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,031.61

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