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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,307.52, 1,017,482.96 and 341,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,307.52, 1,017,482.96 and 341,164.16 is: 511,757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,307.52 : 1,017,482.96 = 341,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,307.52/1,017,482.96 = 341,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,307.52x = 1,017,482.96 × 341,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,307.52x = 347,128,719,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,128,719,362.71/678,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,757.14

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