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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,930.94, 1,016,938.54 and 639,183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,930.94, 1,016,938.54 and 639,183.57 is: 957,402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,930.94 : 1,016,938.54 = 639,183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,930.94/1,016,938.54 = 639,183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,930.94x = 1,016,938.54 × 639,183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,930.94x = 650,010,406,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,010,406,467.79/678,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,402.83

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