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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,337.96, 1,019,029.62 and 305,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,337.96, 1,019,029.62 and 305,362.04 is: 458,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,337.96 : 1,019,029.62 = 305,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,337.96/1,019,029.62 = 305,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,337.96x = 1,019,029.62 × 305,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,337.96x = 311,172,963,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,172,963,583.63/679,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,053.25

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