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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,871.76, 1,018,438.76 and 258,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,871.76, 1,018,438.76 and 258,114.92 is: 387,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,871.76 : 1,018,438.76 = 258,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,871.76/1,018,438.76 = 258,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,871.76x = 1,018,438.76 × 258,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,871.76x = 262,874,239,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,874,239,062.30/678,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,222.23

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