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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,222.80, 1,017,334.20 and 412,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,222.80, 1,017,334.20 and 412,504.40 is: 618,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,222.80 : 1,017,334.20 = 412,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,222.80/1,017,334.20 = 412,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,222.80x = 1,017,334.20 × 412,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,222.80x = 419,654,833,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,654,833,770.48/678,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,756.60

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