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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,480.78, 1,027,652.67 and 385,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,480.78, 1,027,652.67 and 385,172.82 is: 578,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,480.78 : 1,027,652.67 = 385,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,480.78/1,027,652.67 = 385,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,480.78x = 1,027,652.67 × 385,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,480.78x = 395,823,876,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,823,876,884.43/684,480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,283.41

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