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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,736.84, 936,819.97 and 388,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,736.84, 936,819.97 and 388,516.64 is: 536,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,736.84 : 936,819.97 = 388,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,736.84/936,819.97 = 388,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,736.84x = 936,819.97 × 388,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,736.84x = 363,970,147,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,970,147,029.30/678,736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,246.34

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