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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,787.36, 1,018,194 and 205,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,787.36, 1,018,194 and 205,470.88 is: 308,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,787.36 : 1,018,194 = 205,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,787.36/1,018,194 = 205,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,787.36x = 1,018,194 × 205,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,787.36x = 209,209,217,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,209,217,190.72/678,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,210.24

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