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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,449.75, 1,018,141.23 and 235,217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,449.75, 1,018,141.23 and 235,217.75 is: 352,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,449.75 : 1,018,141.23 = 235,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,449.75/1,018,141.23 = 235,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,449.75x = 1,018,141.23 × 235,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,449.75x = 239,484,889,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,484,889,302.83/678,449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,988.40

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