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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,251.36, 1,017,470.30 and 251,750.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,251.36, 1,017,470.30 and 251,750.94 is: 377,661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,251.36 : 1,017,470.30 = 251,750.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,251.36/1,017,470.30 = 251,750.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,251.36x = 1,017,470.30 × 251,750.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,251.36x = 256,149,103,188.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,149,103,188.33/678,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,661.03

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