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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,955.20, 1,024,432.80 and 328,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,955.20, 1,024,432.80 and 328,661.20 is: 492,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,955.20 : 1,024,432.80 = 328,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,955.20/1,024,432.80 = 328,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,955.20x = 1,024,432.80 × 328,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,955.20x = 336,691,313,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,691,313,367.36/682,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,991.80

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