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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,242.40, 1,008,363.60 and 317,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,242.40, 1,008,363.60 and 317,948.40 is: 476,922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,242.40 : 1,008,363.60 = 317,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,242.40/1,008,363.60 = 317,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,242.40x = 1,008,363.60 × 317,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,242.40x = 320,607,593,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,607,593,238.24/672,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,922.60

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