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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,407.40, 1,017,726.30 and 362,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,407.40, 1,017,726.30 and 362,778.60 is: 544,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,407.40 : 1,017,726.30 = 362,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,407.40/1,017,726.30 = 362,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,407.40x = 1,017,726.30 × 362,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,407.40x = 369,209,322,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,209,322,297.18/678,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,229.50

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