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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,232.20, 1,015,598.70 and 538,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,232.20, 1,015,598.70 and 538,264.20 is: 806,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,232.20 : 1,015,598.70 = 538,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,232.20/1,015,598.70 = 538,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,232.20x = 1,015,598.70 × 538,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,232.20x = 546,660,421,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,660,421,776.54/678,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,007.77

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