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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,622.80, 1,018,049.40 and 205,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,622.80, 1,018,049.40 and 205,304.40 is: 307,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,622.80 : 1,018,049.40 = 205,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,622.80/1,018,049.40 = 205,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,622.80x = 1,018,049.40 × 205,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,622.80x = 209,010,021,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,010,021,237.36/678,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,991.45

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