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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,663.28, 1,017,646.80 and 358,987.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,663.28, 1,017,646.80 and 358,987.66 is: 538,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,663.28 : 1,017,646.80 = 358,987.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,663.28/1,017,646.80 = 358,987.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,663.28x = 1,017,646.80 × 358,987.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,663.28x = 365,322,643,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,322,643,438.49/678,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,297.35

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