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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,789.60, 1,018,184.40 and 346,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,789.60, 1,018,184.40 and 346,322.40 is: 519,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,789.60 : 1,018,184.40 = 346,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,789.60/1,018,184.40 = 346,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,789.60x = 1,018,184.40 × 346,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,789.60x = 352,620,065,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,620,065,050.56/678,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,483.60

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