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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,388.97, 1,017,367.39 and 222,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,388.97, 1,017,367.39 and 222,874.45 is: 334,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,388.97 : 1,017,367.39 = 222,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,388.97/1,017,367.39 = 222,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,388.97x = 1,017,367.39 × 222,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,388.97x = 226,745,197,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,745,197,494.19/678,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,240.69

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