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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,386.97, 1,017,364.39 and 222,872.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,386.97, 1,017,364.39 and 222,872.45 is: 334,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,386.97 : 1,017,364.39 = 222,872.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,386.97/1,017,364.39 = 222,872.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,386.97x = 1,017,364.39 × 222,872.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,386.97x = 226,742,488,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,742,488,498.05/678,386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,237.68

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