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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,780.69, 936,687.08 and 406,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,780.69, 936,687.08 and 406,998.56 is: 561,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,780.69 : 936,687.08 = 406,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,780.69/936,687.08 = 406,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,780.69x = 936,687.08 × 406,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,780.69x = 381,230,286,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,230,286,012.18/678,780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,639.85

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