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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,895, 1,018,342.50 and 235,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,895, 1,018,342.50 and 235,663 is: 353,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,895 : 1,018,342.50 = 235,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,895/1,018,342.50 = 235,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,895x = 1,018,342.50 × 235,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,895x = 239,985,648,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,985,648,577.50/678,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,494.50

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