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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,338.60, 1,018,674.30 and 480,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,338.60, 1,018,674.30 and 480,050.60 is: 720,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,338.60 : 1,018,674.30 = 480,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,338.60/1,018,674.30 = 480,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,338.60x = 1,018,674.30 × 480,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,338.60x = 489,015,208,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,015,208,919.58/678,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,901.34

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