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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,858.08, 936,720.12 and 392,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,858.08, 936,720.12 and 392,322.88 is: 541,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,858.08 : 936,720.12 = 392,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,858.08/936,720.12 = 392,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,858.08x = 936,720.12 × 392,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,858.08x = 367,496,735,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,496,735,232.35/678,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,345.45

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