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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,273.80, 1,017,410.70 and 412,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,273.80, 1,017,410.70 and 412,555.40 is: 618,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,273.80 : 1,017,410.70 = 412,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,273.80/1,017,410.70 = 412,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,273.80x = 1,017,410.70 × 412,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,273.80x = 419,738,278,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,738,278,302.78/678,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,833.10

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