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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,273.60, 1,017,410.40 and 639,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,273.60, 1,017,410.40 and 639,566.40 is: 959,349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,273.60 : 1,017,410.40 = 639,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,273.60/1,017,410.40 = 639,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,273.60x = 1,017,410.40 × 639,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,273.60x = 650,701,506,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,701,506,850.56/678,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,349.60

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