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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,709.40, 936,626.67 and 372,792.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,709.40, 936,626.67 and 372,792.94 is: 514,458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,709.40 : 936,626.67 = 372,792.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,709.40/936,626.67 = 372,792.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,709.40x = 936,626.67 × 372,792.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,709.40x = 349,167,807,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,167,807,650.14/678,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,458.49

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