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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,164.20, 1,017,246.30 and 394,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,164.20, 1,017,246.30 and 394,340.20 is: 591,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,164.20 : 1,017,246.30 = 394,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,164.20/1,017,246.30 = 394,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,164.20x = 1,017,246.30 × 394,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,164.20x = 401,141,109,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,141,109,391.26/678,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,510.30

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