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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,688.64, 936,601.61 and 372,793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,688.64, 936,601.61 and 372,793.33 is: 514,461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,688.64 : 936,601.61 = 372,793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,688.64/936,601.61 = 372,793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,688.64x = 936,601.61 × 372,793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,688.64x = 349,158,833,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,158,833,075.26/678,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,461.00

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