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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,977.60, 1,024,466.40 and 309,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,977.60, 1,024,466.40 and 309,729.60 is: 464,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,977.60 : 1,024,466.40 = 309,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,977.60/1,024,466.40 = 309,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,977.60x = 1,024,466.40 × 309,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,977.60x = 317,307,568,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,307,568,285.44/682,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,594.40

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