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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,749.15, 1,017,205.19 and 257,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,749.15, 1,017,205.19 and 257,795.39 is: 386,344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,749.15 : 1,017,205.19 = 257,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,749.15/1,017,205.19 = 257,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,749.15x = 1,017,205.19 × 257,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,749.15x = 262,230,810,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,230,810,886.84/678,749.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,344.22

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