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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,426.23, 1,017,653.15 and 279,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,426.23, 1,017,653.15 and 279,015.10 is: 418,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,426.23 : 1,017,653.15 = 279,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,426.23/1,017,653.15 = 279,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,426.23x = 1,017,653.15 × 279,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,426.23x = 283,940,593,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,940,593,565.97/678,426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,528.32

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