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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,610.26, 979,631.74 and 678,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,610.26, 979,631.74 and 678,867.06 is: 938,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,610.26 : 979,631.74 = 678,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,610.26/979,631.74 = 678,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,610.26x = 979,631.74 × 678,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,610.26x = 665,039,719,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,039,719,216.49/708,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,512.69

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