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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,638.80, 1,018,073.40 and 205,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,638.80, 1,018,073.40 and 205,320.40 is: 308,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,638.80 : 1,018,073.40 = 205,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,638.80/1,018,073.40 = 205,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,638.80x = 1,018,073.40 × 205,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,638.80x = 209,031,237,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,031,237,717.36/678,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,015.45

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