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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,623.60, 1,017,265.80 and 379,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,623.60, 1,017,265.80 and 379,247.60 is: 568,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,623.60 : 1,017,265.80 = 379,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,623.60/1,017,265.80 = 379,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,623.60x = 1,017,265.80 × 379,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,623.60x = 385,795,613,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,795,613,212.08/678,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,497.20

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