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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,865.41, 936,730.13 and 392,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,865.41, 936,730.13 and 392,330.16 is: 541,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,865.41 : 936,730.13 = 392,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,865.41/936,730.13 = 392,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,865.41x = 936,730.13 × 392,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,865.41x = 367,507,479,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,507,479,818.07/678,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,355.44

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