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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,639.36, 936,564.48 and 376,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,639.36, 936,564.48 and 376,835.52 is: 520,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,639.36 : 936,564.48 = 376,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,639.36/936,564.48 = 376,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,639.36x = 936,564.48 × 376,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,639.36x = 352,930,762,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,930,762,834.33/678,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,056.43

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