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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,885.60, 1,024,328.40 and 327,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,885.60, 1,024,328.40 and 327,716.80 is: 491,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,885.60 : 1,024,328.40 = 327,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,885.60/1,024,328.40 = 327,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,885.60x = 1,024,328.40 × 327,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,885.60x = 335,689,625,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,689,625,397.12/682,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,575.20

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