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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,762.60, 1,018,143.90 and 573,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,762.60, 1,018,143.90 and 573,786.60 is: 860,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,762.60 : 1,018,143.90 = 573,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,762.60/1,018,143.90 = 573,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,762.60x = 1,018,143.90 × 573,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,762.60x = 584,197,326,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,197,326,691.74/678,762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,679.90

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