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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,748.80, 1,026,662.40 and 310,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,748.80, 1,026,662.40 and 310,579.20 is: 465,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,748.80 : 1,026,662.40 = 310,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,748.80/1,026,662.40 = 310,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,748.80x = 1,026,662.40 × 310,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,748.80x = 318,859,986,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,859,986,862.08/684,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,659.80

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