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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,024.80, 840,037.20 and 323,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,024.80, 840,037.20 and 323,828.80 is: 485,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,024.80 : 840,037.20 = 323,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,024.80/840,037.20 = 323,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,024.80x = 840,037.20 × 323,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,024.80x = 272,028,238,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,028,238,431.36/560,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,743.20

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