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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,884.84, 936,875.88 and 372,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,884.84, 936,875.88 and 372,965.12 is: 514,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,884.84 : 936,875.88 = 372,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,884.84/936,875.88 = 372,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,884.84x = 936,875.88 × 372,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,884.84x = 349,422,025,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,422,025,009.31/678,884.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,700.00

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