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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,945.80, 1,016,918.70 and 412,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,945.80, 1,016,918.70 and 412,227.40 is: 618,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,945.80 : 1,016,918.70 = 412,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,945.80/1,016,918.70 = 412,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,945.80x = 1,016,918.70 × 412,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,945.80x = 419,201,751,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,201,751,712.38/677,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,341.10

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