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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,494.60, 1,017,741.90 and 205,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,494.60, 1,017,741.90 and 205,512.20 is: 308,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,494.60 : 1,017,741.90 = 205,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,494.60/1,017,741.90 = 205,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,494.60x = 1,017,741.90 × 205,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,494.60x = 209,158,376,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,158,376,901.18/678,494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,268.30

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