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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,124.20, 1,018,352.70 and 442,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,124.20, 1,018,352.70 and 442,511.40 is: 664,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,124.20 : 1,018,352.70 = 442,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,124.20/1,018,352.70 = 442,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,124.20x = 1,018,352.70 × 442,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,124.20x = 450,632,678,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,632,678,970.78/678,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,528.24

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