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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,833.40, 1,027,250.10 and 311,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,833.40, 1,027,250.10 and 311,585.40 is: 467,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,833.40 : 1,027,250.10 = 311,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,833.40/1,027,250.10 = 311,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,833.40x = 1,027,250.10 × 311,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,833.40x = 320,076,133,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,076,133,308.54/684,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,378.10

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