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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222,181.58, 1,686,585.21 and 678,285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222,181.58, 1,686,585.21 and 678,285.78 is: 936,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222,181.58 : 1,686,585.21 = 678,285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222,181.58/1,686,585.21 = 678,285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222,181.58x = 1,686,585.21 × 678,285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222,181.58x = 1,143,986,764,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,986,764,701.31/1,222,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,020.30

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