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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,233.40, 1,017,512.10 and 204,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,233.40, 1,017,512.10 and 204,923.40 is: 307,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,233.40 : 1,017,512.10 = 204,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,233.40/1,017,512.10 = 204,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,233.40x = 1,017,512.10 × 204,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,233.40x = 208,512,039,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,512,039,073.14/678,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,434.05

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