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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,680.40, 1,018,312.20 and 346,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,680.40, 1,018,312.20 and 346,256.40 is: 519,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,680.40 : 1,018,312.20 = 346,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,680.40/1,018,312.20 = 346,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,680.40x = 1,018,312.20 × 346,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,680.40x = 352,597,116,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,597,116,448.08/678,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,533.37

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