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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,126.02, 1,017,195.51 and 204,830.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,126.02, 1,017,195.51 and 204,830.06 is: 307,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,126.02 : 1,017,195.51 = 204,830.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,126.02/1,017,195.51 = 204,830.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,126.02x = 1,017,195.51 × 204,830.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,126.02x = 208,352,217,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,352,217,345.03/678,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,247.05

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