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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,554.60, 1,017,831.90 and 346,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,554.60, 1,017,831.90 and 346,087.40 is: 519,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,554.60 : 1,017,831.90 = 346,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,554.60/1,017,831.90 = 346,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,554.60x = 1,017,831.90 × 346,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,554.60x = 352,258,795,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,258,795,908.06/678,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,131.10

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