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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,684, 936,595.18 and 372,788.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,684, 936,595.18 and 372,788.65 is: 514,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,684 : 936,595.18 = 372,788.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,684/936,595.18 = 372,788.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,684x = 936,595.18 × 372,788.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,684x = 349,152,052,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,152,052,748.71/678,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,454.52

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