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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,661.90, 1,017,766.79 and 273,749.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,661.90, 1,017,766.79 and 273,749.53 is: 410,533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,661.90 : 1,017,766.79 = 273,749.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,661.90/1,017,766.79 = 273,749.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,661.90x = 1,017,766.79 × 273,749.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,661.90x = 278,613,174,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,613,174,638.90/678,661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,533.10

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