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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,735.78, 938,059.46 and 373,835.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,735.78, 938,059.46 and 373,835.81 is: 515,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,735.78 : 938,059.46 = 373,835.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,735.78/938,059.46 = 373,835.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,735.78x = 938,059.46 × 373,835.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,735.78x = 350,680,218,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,680,218,057.26/679,735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,906.66

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