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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,572.68, 1,017,560.03 and 318,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,572.68, 1,017,560.03 and 318,845.88 is: 478,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,572.68 : 1,017,560.03 = 318,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,572.68/1,017,560.03 = 318,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,572.68x = 1,017,560.03 × 318,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,572.68x = 324,444,823,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,444,823,218.18/678,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,128.33

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