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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,553.22, 1,018,026.82 and 273,536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,553.22, 1,018,026.82 and 273,536.39 is: 410,384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,553.22 : 1,018,026.82 = 273,536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,553.22/1,018,026.82 = 273,536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,553.22x = 1,018,026.82 × 273,536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,553.22x = 278,467,381,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,467,381,265.98/678,553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,384.00

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