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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,064.60, 1,016,448.90 and 251,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,064.60, 1,016,448.90 and 251,486.20 is: 376,988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,064.60 : 1,016,448.90 = 251,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,064.60/1,016,448.90 = 251,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,064.60x = 1,016,448.90 × 251,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,064.60x = 255,622,871,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,622,871,355.18/678,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,988.96

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