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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,858.30, 1,018,287.45 and 442,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,858.30, 1,018,287.45 and 442,662.30 is: 663,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,858.30 : 1,018,287.45 = 442,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,858.30/1,018,287.45 = 442,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,858.30x = 1,018,287.45 × 442,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,858.30x = 450,757,464,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,757,464,678.14/678,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,993.45

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