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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,311.60, 1,018,708.20 and 205,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,311.60, 1,018,708.20 and 205,839.60 is: 308,680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,311.60 : 1,018,708.20 = 205,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,311.60/1,018,708.20 = 205,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,311.60x = 1,018,708.20 × 205,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,311.60x = 209,690,488,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,690,488,404.72/679,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,680.86

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