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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,575.20, 1,017,862.80 and 628,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,575.20, 1,017,862.80 and 628,808.80 is: 943,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,575.20 : 1,017,862.80 = 628,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,575.20/1,017,862.80 = 628,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,575.20x = 1,017,862.80 × 628,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,575.20x = 640,041,085,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,041,085,832.64/678,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,213.20

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