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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,673.67, 1,017,661.67 and 358,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,673.67, 1,017,661.67 and 358,997.45 is: 538,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,673.67 : 1,017,661.67 = 358,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,673.67/1,017,661.67 = 358,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,673.67x = 1,017,661.67 × 358,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,673.67x = 365,337,942,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,337,942,697.75/678,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,311.65

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