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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,920.40, 1,021,380.60 and 344,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,920.40, 1,021,380.60 and 344,997.20 is: 517,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,920.40 : 1,021,380.60 = 344,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,920.40/1,021,380.60 = 344,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,920.40x = 1,021,380.60 × 344,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,920.40x = 352,373,447,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,373,447,134.32/680,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,495.80

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