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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,767.82, 936,729.03 and 388,470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,767.82, 936,729.03 and 388,470.51 is: 536,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,767.82 : 936,729.03 = 388,470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,767.82/936,729.03 = 388,470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,767.82x = 936,729.03 × 388,470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,767.82x = 363,891,604,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,891,604,015.91/678,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,106.15

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