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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,904.80, 1,018,357.20 and 442,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,904.80, 1,018,357.20 and 442,708.80 is: 664,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,904.80 : 1,018,357.20 = 442,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,904.80/1,018,357.20 = 442,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,904.80x = 1,018,357.20 × 442,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,904.80x = 450,835,693,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,835,693,983.36/678,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,063.20

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