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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,895.83, 936,876.63 and 372,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,895.83, 936,876.63 and 372,991.94 is: 514,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,895.83 : 936,876.63 = 372,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,895.83/936,876.63 = 372,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,895.83x = 936,876.63 × 372,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,895.83x = 349,447,429,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,447,429,893.91/678,895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,729.09

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