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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,740.29, 936,635.93 and 376,953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,740.29, 936,635.93 and 376,953.73 is: 520,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,740.29 : 936,635.93 = 376,953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,740.29/936,635.93 = 376,953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,740.29x = 936,635.93 × 376,953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,740.29x = 353,068,407,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,068,407,465.52/678,740.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,181.89

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