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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,229.45, 1,012,734 and 391,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,229.45, 1,012,734 and 391,319.55 is: 586,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,229.45 : 1,012,734 = 391,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,229.45/1,012,734 = 391,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,229.45x = 1,012,734 × 391,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,229.45x = 396,302,613,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,302,613,149.70/676,229.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,047.55

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