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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,763.70, 936,723.34 and 388,466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,763.70, 936,723.34 and 388,466.39 is: 536,100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,763.70 : 936,723.34 = 388,466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,763.70/936,723.34 = 388,466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,763.70x = 936,723.34 × 388,466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,763.70x = 363,885,534,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,885,534,318.54/678,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,100.46

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