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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,966.72, 1,018,443.60 and 412,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,966.72, 1,018,443.60 and 412,800.72 is: 619,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,966.72 : 1,018,443.60 = 412,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,966.72/1,018,443.60 = 412,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,966.72x = 1,018,443.60 × 412,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,966.72x = 420,414,251,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,414,251,359.39/678,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,197.14

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