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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,763.60, 1,018,145.40 and 573,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,763.60, 1,018,145.40 and 573,787.60 is: 860,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,763.60 : 1,018,145.40 = 573,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,763.60/1,018,145.40 = 573,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,763.60x = 1,018,145.40 × 573,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,763.60x = 584,199,205,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,199,205,517.04/678,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,681.40

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