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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,233.20, 1,015,600.20 and 538,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,233.20, 1,015,600.20 and 538,265.20 is: 806,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,233.20 : 1,015,600.20 = 538,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,233.20/1,015,600.20 = 538,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,233.20x = 1,015,600.20 × 538,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,233.20x = 546,662,244,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,662,244,773.04/678,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,009.27

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