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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,868.41, 936,734.26 and 392,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,868.41, 936,734.26 and 392,333.16 is: 541,359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,868.41 : 936,734.26 = 392,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,868.41/936,734.26 = 392,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,868.41x = 936,734.26 × 392,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,868.41x = 367,511,912,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,511,912,306.06/678,868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,359.57

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