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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,490.10, 1,017,065.55 and 379,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,490.10, 1,017,065.55 and 379,114.10 is: 568,297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,490.10 : 1,017,065.55 = 379,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,490.10/1,017,065.55 = 379,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,490.10x = 1,017,065.55 × 379,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,490.10x = 385,583,890,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,583,890,629.26/678,490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,297.00

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