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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,151.20, 1,017,226.80 and 394,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,151.20, 1,017,226.80 and 394,327.20 is: 591,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,151.20 : 1,017,226.80 = 394,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,151.20/1,017,226.80 = 394,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,151.20x = 1,017,226.80 × 394,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,151.20x = 401,120,195,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,120,195,808.96/678,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,490.80

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