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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,738.79, 936,633.86 and 376,952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,738.79, 936,633.86 and 376,952.23 is: 520,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,738.79 : 936,633.86 = 376,952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,738.79/936,633.86 = 376,952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,738.79x = 936,633.86 × 376,952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,738.79x = 353,066,218,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,066,218,479.72/678,738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,179.82

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