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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,530.60, 1,017,795.90 and 323,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,530.60, 1,017,795.90 and 323,714.60 is: 485,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,530.60 : 1,017,795.90 = 323,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,530.60/1,017,795.90 = 323,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,530.60x = 1,017,795.90 × 323,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,530.60x = 329,475,392,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,475,392,650.14/678,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,571.90

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