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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,795.58, 1,018,414.55 and 323,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,795.58, 1,018,414.55 and 323,763.40 is: 485,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,795.58 : 1,018,414.55 = 323,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,795.58/1,018,414.55 = 323,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,795.58x = 1,018,414.55 × 323,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,795.58x = 329,725,357,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,725,357,317.47/678,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,750.60

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