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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,669.60, 1,042,004.40 and 321,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,669.60, 1,042,004.40 and 321,421.60 is: 482,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,669.60 : 1,042,004.40 = 321,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,669.60/1,042,004.40 = 321,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,669.60x = 1,042,004.40 × 321,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,669.60x = 334,922,721,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,922,721,455.04/694,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,132.40

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