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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,059.64, 1,017,253.89 and 204,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,059.64, 1,017,253.89 and 204,716.70 is: 307,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,059.64 : 1,017,253.89 = 204,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,059.64/1,017,253.89 = 204,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,059.64x = 1,017,253.89 × 204,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,059.64x = 208,248,859,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,248,859,422.96/678,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,124.69

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