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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,786.80, 1,027,180.20 and 329,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,786.80, 1,027,180.20 and 329,715.20 is: 494,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,786.80 : 1,027,180.20 = 329,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,786.80/1,027,180.20 = 329,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,786.80x = 1,027,180.20 × 329,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,786.80x = 338,676,925,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,676,925,079.04/684,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,572.80

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