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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,847.49, 936,705.50 and 392,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,847.49, 936,705.50 and 392,312.28 is: 541,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,847.49 : 936,705.50 = 392,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,847.49/936,705.50 = 392,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,847.49x = 936,705.50 × 392,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,847.49x = 367,481,068,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,481,068,431.98/678,847.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,330.82

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