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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,771.28, 936,649.74 and 392,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,771.28, 936,649.74 and 392,309.92 is: 541,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,771.28 : 936,649.74 = 392,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,771.28/936,649.74 = 392,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,771.28x = 936,649.74 × 392,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,771.28x = 367,456,984,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,456,984,567.42/678,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,356.12

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