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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,997.28, 1,019,062.80 and 430,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,997.28, 1,019,062.80 and 430,232.16 is: 644,757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,997.28 : 1,019,062.80 = 430,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,997.28/1,019,062.80 = 430,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,997.28x = 1,019,062.80 × 430,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,997.28x = 438,433,589,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,433,589,619.65/679,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,757.86

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