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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,027.04, 1,016,646.72 and 257,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,027.04, 1,016,646.72 and 257,073.28 is: 385,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,027.04 : 1,016,646.72 = 257,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,027.04/1,016,646.72 = 257,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,027.04x = 1,016,646.72 × 257,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,027.04x = 261,352,706,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,352,706,911.64/678,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,460.60

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