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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,832.40, 1,018,248.60 and 235,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,832.40, 1,018,248.60 and 235,600.40 is: 353,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,832.40 : 1,018,248.60 = 235,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,832.40/1,018,248.60 = 235,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,832.40x = 1,018,248.60 × 235,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,832.40x = 239,899,777,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,899,777,459.44/678,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,400.60

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