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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,512.80, 1,017,769.20 and 235,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,512.80, 1,017,769.20 and 235,280.80 is: 352,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,512.80 : 1,017,769.20 = 235,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,512.80/1,017,769.20 = 235,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,512.80x = 1,017,769.20 × 235,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,512.80x = 239,461,551,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,461,551,591.36/678,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,921.20

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