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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,959.36, 936,964.16 and 373,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,959.36, 936,964.16 and 373,055.28 is: 514,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,959.36 : 936,964.16 = 373,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,959.36/936,964.16 = 373,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,959.36x = 936,964.16 × 373,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,959.36x = 349,539,427,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,539,427,058.77/678,959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,816.42

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