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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,221.80, 1,017,332.70 and 412,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,221.80, 1,017,332.70 and 412,503.40 is: 618,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,221.80 : 1,017,332.70 = 412,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,221.80/1,017,332.70 = 412,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,221.80x = 1,017,332.70 × 412,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,221.80x = 419,653,197,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,653,197,681.18/678,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,755.10

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