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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,059.40, 1,008,380.70 and 339,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,059.40, 1,008,380.70 and 339,635.40 is: 509,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,059.40 : 1,008,380.70 = 339,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,059.40/1,008,380.70 = 339,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,059.40x = 1,008,380.70 × 339,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,059.40x = 342,481,782,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,481,782,396.78/672,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,600.46

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