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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,729.74, 1,016,918.60 and 411,931.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,729.74, 1,016,918.60 and 411,931.22 is: 617,183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,729.74 : 1,016,918.60 = 411,931.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,729.74/1,016,918.60 = 411,931.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,729.74x = 1,016,918.60 × 411,931.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,729.74x = 418,900,512,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,900,512,394.44/678,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,183.09

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