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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,830.40, 1,018,245.60 and 235,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,830.40, 1,018,245.60 and 235,598.40 is: 353,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,830.40 : 1,018,245.60 = 235,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,830.40/1,018,245.60 = 235,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,830.40x = 1,018,245.60 × 235,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,830.40x = 239,897,034,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,897,034,167.04/678,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,397.60

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