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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,714.40, 1,018,363.20 and 346,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,714.40, 1,018,363.20 and 346,290.40 is: 519,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,714.40 : 1,018,363.20 = 346,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,714.40/1,018,363.20 = 346,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,714.40x = 1,018,363.20 × 346,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,714.40x = 352,649,399,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,649,399,873.28/678,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,584.38

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