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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,731.60, 1,018,097.40 and 346,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,731.60, 1,018,097.40 and 346,264.40 is: 519,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,731.60 : 1,018,097.40 = 346,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,731.60/1,018,097.40 = 346,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,731.60x = 1,018,097.40 × 346,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,731.60x = 352,530,885,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,530,885,352.56/678,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,396.60

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