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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,984.48, 937,014.32 and 373,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,984.48, 937,014.32 and 373,080 is: 514,859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,984.48 : 937,014.32 = 373,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,984.48/937,014.32 = 373,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,984.48x = 937,014.32 × 373,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,984.48x = 349,581,302,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,581,302,505.60/678,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,859.05

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