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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,875.88, 936,744.66 and 392,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,875.88, 936,744.66 and 392,340.72 is: 541,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,875.88 : 936,744.66 = 392,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,875.88/936,744.66 = 392,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,875.88x = 936,744.66 × 392,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,875.88x = 367,523,074,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,523,074,360.56/678,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,370.06

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