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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,939.58, 936,952.26 and 373,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,939.58, 936,952.26 and 373,035.06 is: 514,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,939.58 : 936,952.26 = 373,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,939.58/936,952.26 = 373,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,939.58x = 936,952.26 × 373,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,939.58x = 349,516,042,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,516,042,526.24/678,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,796.98

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