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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,667.20, 1,018,000.80 and 426,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,667.20, 1,018,000.80 and 426,724.80 is: 640,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,667.20 : 1,018,000.80 = 426,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,667.20/1,018,000.80 = 426,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,667.20x = 1,018,000.80 × 426,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,667.20x = 434,406,187,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,406,187,779.84/678,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,087.20

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