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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,665.60, 1,017,998.40 and 529,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,665.60, 1,017,998.40 and 529,366.40 is: 794,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,665.60 : 1,017,998.40 = 529,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,665.60/1,017,998.40 = 529,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,665.60x = 1,017,998.40 × 529,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,665.60x = 538,894,148,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,894,148,213.76/678,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,049.60

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