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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,835.04, 1,024,457.52 and 323,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,835.04, 1,024,457.52 and 323,280 is: 485,017.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,835.04 : 1,024,457.52 = 323,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,835.04/1,024,457.52 = 323,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,835.04x = 1,024,457.52 × 323,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,835.04x = 331,186,627,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,186,627,065.60/682,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,017.04

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