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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,173.68, 1,010,869.28 and 319,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,173.68, 1,010,869.28 and 319,184.72 is: 478,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,173.68 : 1,010,869.28 = 319,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,173.68/1,010,869.28 = 319,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,173.68x = 1,010,869.28 × 319,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,173.68x = 322,654,028,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,654,028,093.40/674,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,591.85

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