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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,405.40, 1,017,723.30 and 362,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,405.40, 1,017,723.30 and 362,776.60 is: 544,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,405.40 : 1,017,723.30 = 362,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,405.40/1,017,723.30 = 362,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,405.40x = 1,017,723.30 × 362,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,405.40x = 369,206,198,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,206,198,514.78/678,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,226.50

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