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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,971.64, 1,020,179.36 and 325,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,971.64, 1,020,179.36 and 325,013.32 is: 487,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,971.64 : 1,020,179.36 = 325,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,971.64/1,020,179.36 = 325,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,971.64x = 1,020,179.36 × 325,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,971.64x = 331,571,880,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,571,880,789.08/679,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,626.04

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