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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,305.40, 1,017,458.10 and 521,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,305.40, 1,017,458.10 and 521,326.20 is: 781,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,305.40 : 1,017,458.10 = 521,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,305.40/1,017,458.10 = 521,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,305.40x = 1,017,458.10 × 521,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,305.40x = 530,427,564,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,427,564,932.22/678,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,989.30

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