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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,787.80, 1,027,181.70 and 329,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,787.80, 1,027,181.70 and 329,716.20 is: 494,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,787.80 : 1,027,181.70 = 329,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,787.80/1,027,181.70 = 329,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,787.80x = 1,027,181.70 × 329,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,787.80x = 338,678,446,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,678,446,833.54/684,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,574.30

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