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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,541.60, 1,017,812.40 and 323,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,541.60, 1,017,812.40 and 323,725.60 is: 485,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,541.60 : 1,017,812.40 = 323,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,541.60/1,017,812.40 = 323,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,541.60x = 1,017,812.40 × 323,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,541.60x = 329,491,929,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,491,929,877.44/678,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,588.40

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