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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,445.75, 1,018,135.23 and 235,213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,445.75, 1,018,135.23 and 235,213.75 is: 352,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,445.75 : 1,018,135.23 = 235,213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,445.75/1,018,135.23 = 235,213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,445.75x = 1,018,135.23 × 235,213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,445.75x = 239,479,405,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,479,405,455.41/678,445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,982.39

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