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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,695.39, 1,018,046.17 and 229,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,695.39, 1,018,046.17 and 229,418.66 is: 344,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,695.39 : 1,018,046.17 = 229,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,695.39/1,018,046.17 = 229,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,695.39x = 1,018,046.17 × 229,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,695.39x = 233,558,790,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,558,790,971.42/678,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,129.04

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