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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,158.10, 1,017,237.15 and 204,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,158.10, 1,017,237.15 and 204,794.10 is: 307,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,158.10 : 1,017,237.15 = 204,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,158.10/1,017,237.15 = 204,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,158.10x = 1,017,237.15 × 204,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,158.10x = 208,324,166,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,324,166,620.82/678,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,191.15

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