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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,794.20, 936,705.68 and 407,012.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,794.20, 936,705.68 and 407,012.10 is: 561,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,794.20 : 936,705.68 = 407,012.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,794.20/936,705.68 = 407,012.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,794.20x = 936,705.68 × 407,012.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,794.20x = 381,250,545,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,250,545,898.73/678,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,658.52

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