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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,316.60, 1,018,715.70 and 205,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,316.60, 1,018,715.70 and 205,844.60 is: 308,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,316.60 : 1,018,715.70 = 205,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,316.60/1,018,715.70 = 205,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,316.60x = 1,018,715.70 × 205,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,316.60x = 209,697,125,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697,125,780.22/679,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,688.36

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