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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,929.65, 1,027,401.42 and 305,869.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,929.65, 1,027,401.42 and 305,869.69 is: 458,807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,929.65 : 1,027,401.42 = 305,869.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,929.65/1,027,401.42 = 305,869.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,929.65x = 1,027,401.42 × 305,869.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,929.65x = 314,250,953,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,250,953,840.96/684,929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,807.64

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