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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,748.60, 1,018,122.90 and 346,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,748.60, 1,018,122.90 and 346,281.40 is: 519,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,748.60 : 1,018,122.90 = 346,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,748.60/1,018,122.90 = 346,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,748.60x = 1,018,122.90 × 346,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,748.60x = 352,557,023,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,557,023,184.06/678,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,422.10

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