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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,786.20, 1,011,012.90 and 319,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,786.20, 1,011,012.90 and 319,034.20 is: 477,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,786.20 : 1,011,012.90 = 319,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,786.20/1,011,012.90 = 319,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,786.20x = 1,011,012.90 × 319,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,786.20x = 322,547,691,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,547,691,741.18/674,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,999.83

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