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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,403.60, 1,017,605.40 and 412,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,403.60, 1,017,605.40 and 412,982.80 is: 619,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,403.60 : 1,017,605.40 = 412,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,403.60/1,017,605.40 = 412,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,403.60x = 1,017,605.40 × 412,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,403.60x = 420,253,527,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,253,527,387.12/678,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,474.20

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