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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,756.35, 1,018,356 and 323,724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,756.35, 1,018,356 and 323,724.25 is: 485,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,756.35 : 1,018,356 = 323,724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,756.35/1,018,356 = 323,724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,756.35x = 1,018,356 × 323,724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,756.35x = 329,666,527,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,666,527,241.22/678,756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,692.00

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