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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,115.20, 1,018,339.20 and 442,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,115.20, 1,018,339.20 and 442,502.40 is: 664,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,115.20 : 1,018,339.20 = 442,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,115.20/1,018,339.20 = 442,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,115.20x = 1,018,339.20 × 442,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,115.20x = 450,617,540,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,617,540,014.08/678,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,514.73

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