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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,833.40, 1,018,541.70 and 346,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,833.40, 1,018,541.70 and 346,409.40 is: 519,762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,833.40 : 1,018,541.70 = 346,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,833.40/1,018,541.70 = 346,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,833.40x = 1,018,541.70 × 346,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,833.40x = 352,832,419,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,832,419,171.98/678,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,762.90

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