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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,695.40, 1,018,334.70 and 346,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,695.40, 1,018,334.70 and 346,271.40 is: 519,555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,695.40 : 1,018,334.70 = 346,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,695.40/1,018,334.70 = 346,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,695.40x = 1,018,334.70 × 346,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,695.40x = 352,620,182,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,620,182,237.58/678,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,555.87

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