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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,993.28, 1,019,056.80 and 430,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,993.28, 1,019,056.80 and 430,228.16 is: 644,751.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,993.28 : 1,019,056.80 = 430,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,993.28/1,019,056.80 = 430,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,993.28x = 1,019,056.80 × 430,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,993.28x = 438,426,931,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,426,931,999.49/679,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,751.86

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