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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,928.12, 936,950.48 and 377,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,928.12, 936,950.48 and 377,122.12 is: 520,445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,928.12 : 936,950.48 = 377,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,928.12/936,950.48 = 377,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,928.12x = 936,950.48 × 377,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,928.12x = 353,344,751,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,344,751,352.62/678,928.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,445.01

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