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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,660, 936,589.68 and 376,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,660, 936,589.68 and 376,873.44 is: 520,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,660 : 936,589.68 = 376,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,660/936,589.68 = 376,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,660x = 936,589.68 × 376,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,660x = 352,975,774,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,975,774,570.10/678,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,106.94

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