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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,170.60, 1,017,255.90 and 204,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,170.60, 1,017,255.90 and 204,806.60 is: 307,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,170.60 : 1,017,255.90 = 204,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,170.60/1,017,255.90 = 204,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,170.60x = 1,017,255.90 × 204,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,170.60x = 208,340,722,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,340,722,208.94/678,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,209.90

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