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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,711.44, 936,629.48 and 372,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,711.44, 936,629.48 and 372,795.02 is: 514,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,711.44 : 936,629.48 = 372,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,711.44/936,629.48 = 372,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,711.44x = 936,629.48 × 372,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,711.44x = 349,170,799,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,170,799,182.07/678,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,461.35

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