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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,708.26, 936,625.11 and 372,791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,708.26, 936,625.11 and 372,791.81 is: 514,456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,708.26 : 936,625.11 = 372,791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,708.26/936,625.11 = 372,791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,708.26x = 936,625.11 × 372,791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,708.26x = 349,166,170,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,166,170,991.94/678,708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,456.94

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