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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,143, 1,017,163.26 and 324,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,143, 1,017,163.26 and 324,408 is: 485,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,143 : 1,017,163.26 = 324,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,143/1,017,163.26 = 324,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,143x = 1,017,163.26 × 324,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,143x = 329,975,898,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,975,898,850.08/679,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,871.02

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