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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,342.40, 1,017,513.60 and 235,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,342.40, 1,017,513.60 and 235,155.20 is: 352,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,342.40 : 1,017,513.60 = 235,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,342.40/1,017,513.60 = 235,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,342.40x = 1,017,513.60 × 235,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,342.40x = 239,273,614,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,273,614,110.72/678,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,732.80

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