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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,683.14, 936,546.20 and 388,300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,683.14, 936,546.20 and 388,300.46 is: 535,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,683.14 : 936,546.20 = 388,300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,683.14/936,546.20 = 388,300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,683.14x = 936,546.20 × 388,300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,683.14x = 363,661,320,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,661,320,271.25/678,683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,833.73

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