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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,661.40, 1,016,436.90 and 663,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,661.40, 1,016,436.90 and 663,109.40 is: 993,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,661.40 : 1,016,436.90 = 663,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,661.40/1,016,436.90 = 663,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,661.40x = 1,016,436.90 × 663,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,661.40x = 674,008,862,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,008,862,896.86/678,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,144.54

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