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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,152.70, 1,017,229.05 and 394,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,152.70, 1,017,229.05 and 394,328.70 is: 591,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,152.70 : 1,017,229.05 = 394,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,152.70/1,017,229.05 = 394,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,152.70x = 1,017,229.05 × 394,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,152.70x = 401,122,608,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,122,608,888.74/678,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,493.05

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