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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,367.08, 1,016,600.36 and 509,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,367.08, 1,016,600.36 and 509,779.76 is: 763,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,367.08 : 1,016,600.36 = 509,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,367.08/1,016,600.36 = 509,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,367.08x = 1,016,600.36 × 509,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,367.08x = 518,242,279,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,242,279,904.81/678,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,955.53

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