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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,469.98, 1,022,581.73 and 584,830.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,469.98, 1,022,581.73 and 584,830.34 is: 881,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,469.98 : 1,022,581.73 = 584,830.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,469.98/1,022,581.73 = 584,830.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,469.98x = 1,022,581.73 × 584,830.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,469.98x = 598,036,820,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,036,820,833.69/678,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,449.20

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