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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,867.41, 936,732.89 and 392,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,867.41, 936,732.89 and 392,332.16 is: 541,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,867.41 : 936,732.89 = 392,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,867.41/936,732.89 = 392,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,867.41x = 936,732.89 × 392,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,867.41x = 367,510,436,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,510,436,115.08/678,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,358.20

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