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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,962.68, 1,027,422.83 and 325,392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,962.68, 1,027,422.83 and 325,392.37 is: 488,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,962.68 : 1,027,422.83 = 325,392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,962.68/1,027,422.83 = 325,392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,962.68x = 1,027,422.83 × 325,392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,962.68x = 334,315,549,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,315,549,645.81/684,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,078.49

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