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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,342.60, 1,018,754.70 and 205,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,342.60, 1,018,754.70 and 205,870.60 is: 308,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,342.60 : 1,018,754.70 = 205,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,342.60/1,018,754.70 = 205,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,342.60x = 1,018,754.70 × 205,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,342.60x = 209,731,641,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,731,641,341.82/679,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,727.35

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