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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,368.40, 1,018,135.80 and 299,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,368.40, 1,018,135.80 and 299,871.60 is: 450,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,368.40 : 1,018,135.80 = 299,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,368.40/1,018,135.80 = 299,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,368.40x = 1,018,135.80 × 299,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,368.40x = 305,310,011,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,310,011,363.28/678,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,065.20

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