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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,907.88, 936,909.36 and 373,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,907.88, 936,909.36 and 373,004.06 is: 514,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,907.88 : 936,909.36 = 373,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,907.88/936,909.36 = 373,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,907.88x = 936,909.36 × 373,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,907.88x = 349,470,990,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,470,990,447.46/678,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,754.66

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