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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,906.58, 936,891.66 and 372,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,906.58, 936,891.66 and 372,983.56 is: 514,717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,906.58 : 936,891.66 = 372,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,906.58/936,891.66 = 372,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,906.58x = 936,891.66 × 372,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,906.58x = 349,445,186,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,445,186,681.11/678,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,717.63

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