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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,019.14, 1,015,770.30 and 485,496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,019.14, 1,015,770.30 and 485,496.18 is: 727,343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,019.14 : 1,015,770.30 = 485,496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,019.14/1,015,770.30 = 485,496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,019.14x = 1,015,770.30 × 485,496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,019.14x = 493,152,600,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,152,600,407.45/678,019.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,343.18

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