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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,674.70, 1,018,137.12 and 223,291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,674.70, 1,018,137.12 and 223,291.53 is: 334,978.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,674.70 : 1,018,137.12 = 223,291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,674.70/1,018,137.12 = 223,291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,674.70x = 1,018,137.12 × 223,291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,674.70x = 227,341,395,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,341,395,274.59/678,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,978.44

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