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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,742.52, 1,016,563.74 and 324,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,742.52, 1,016,563.74 and 324,005.66 is: 485,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,742.52 : 1,016,563.74 = 324,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,742.52/1,016,563.74 = 324,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,742.52x = 1,016,563.74 × 324,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,742.52x = 329,372,401,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,372,401,237.96/678,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,268.55

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