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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,787.60, 1,018,181.40 and 346,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,787.60, 1,018,181.40 and 346,320.40 is: 519,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,787.60 : 1,018,181.40 = 346,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,787.60/1,018,181.40 = 346,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,787.60x = 1,018,181.40 × 346,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,787.60x = 352,616,989,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,616,989,720.56/678,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,480.60

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