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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,496.60, 1,017,744.90 and 205,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,496.60, 1,017,744.90 and 205,514.20 is: 308,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,496.60 : 1,017,744.90 = 205,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,496.60/1,017,744.90 = 205,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,496.60x = 1,017,744.90 × 205,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,496.60x = 209,161,028,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,161,028,927.58/678,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,271.30

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