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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,752.46, 1,018,259.64 and 257,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,752.46, 1,018,259.64 and 257,995.44 is: 387,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,752.46 : 1,018,259.64 = 257,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,752.46/1,018,259.64 = 257,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,752.46x = 1,018,259.64 × 257,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,752.46x = 262,706,343,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,706,343,856.04/678,752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,042.93

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