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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,490.60, 1,017,066.30 and 379,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,490.60, 1,017,066.30 and 379,114.60 is: 568,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,490.60 : 1,017,066.30 = 379,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,490.60/1,017,066.30 = 379,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,490.60x = 1,017,066.30 × 379,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,490.60x = 385,584,683,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,584,683,497.98/678,490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,297.75

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