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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,454.78, 1,018,148.67 and 235,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,454.78, 1,018,148.67 and 235,222.78 is: 352,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,454.78 : 1,018,148.67 = 235,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,454.78/1,018,148.67 = 235,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,454.78x = 1,018,148.67 × 235,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,454.78x = 239,491,760,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,491,760,610.70/678,454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,995.91

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