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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,453.75, 1,018,147.23 and 235,221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,453.75, 1,018,147.23 and 235,221.75 is: 352,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,453.75 : 1,018,147.23 = 235,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,453.75/1,018,147.23 = 235,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,453.75x = 1,018,147.23 × 235,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,453.75x = 239,490,373,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,490,373,198.25/678,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,994.40

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