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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,392.97, 1,017,373.38 and 222,878.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,392.97, 1,017,373.38 and 222,878.45 is: 334,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,392.97 : 1,017,373.38 = 222,878.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,392.97/1,017,373.38 = 222,878.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,392.97x = 1,017,373.38 × 222,878.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,392.97x = 226,750,596,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,750,596,918.79/678,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,246.68

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