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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,323.60, 1,017,485.40 and 324,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,323.60, 1,017,485.40 and 324,029.60 is: 486,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,323.60 : 1,017,485.40 = 324,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,323.60/1,017,485.40 = 324,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,323.60x = 1,017,485.40 × 324,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,323.60x = 329,695,387,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,695,387,167.84/678,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,044.40

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