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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,451.75, 1,018,144.23 and 235,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,451.75, 1,018,144.23 and 235,219.75 is: 352,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,451.75 : 1,018,144.23 = 235,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,451.75/1,018,144.23 = 235,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,451.75x = 1,018,144.23 × 235,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,451.75x = 239,487,631,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487,631,244.54/678,451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,991.40

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