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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,337.60, 1,018,672.80 and 480,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,337.60, 1,018,672.80 and 480,049.60 is: 720,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,337.60 : 1,018,672.80 = 480,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,337.60/1,018,672.80 = 480,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,337.60x = 1,018,672.80 × 480,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,337.60x = 489,013,470,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,013,470,170.88/678,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,899.84

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