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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,004.62, 1,016,973.99 and 251,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,004.62, 1,016,973.99 and 251,623.50 is: 377,423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,004.62 : 1,016,973.99 = 251,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,004.62/1,016,973.99 = 251,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,004.62x = 1,016,973.99 × 251,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,004.62x = 255,894,554,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,894,554,772.77/678,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,423.03

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