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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,125.60, 1,018,429.20 and 205,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,125.60, 1,018,429.20 and 205,653.60 is: 308,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,125.60 : 1,018,429.20 = 205,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,125.60/1,018,429.20 = 205,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,125.60x = 1,018,429.20 × 205,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,125.60x = 209,443,631,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,443,631,325.12/679,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,401.91

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