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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,605.20, 1,017,907.80 and 627,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,605.20, 1,017,907.80 and 627,283.60 is: 940,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,605.20 : 1,017,907.80 = 627,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,605.20/1,017,907.80 = 627,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,605.20x = 1,017,907.80 × 627,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,605.20x = 638,516,869,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,516,869,252.08/678,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,925.40

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