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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,530.40, 1,017,795.60 and 620,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,530.40, 1,017,795.60 and 620,469.60 is: 930,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,530.40 : 1,017,795.60 = 620,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,530.40/1,017,795.60 = 620,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,530.40x = 1,017,795.60 × 620,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,530.40x = 631,511,228,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,511,228,813.76/678,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,704.40

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