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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,354.72, 1,384,962.88 and 324,321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,354.72, 1,384,962.88 and 324,321.12 is: 486,457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,354.72 : 1,384,962.88 = 324,321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,354.72/1,384,962.88 = 324,321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,354.72x = 1,384,962.88 × 324,321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,354.72x = 449,172,712,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,172,712,400.03/923,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,457.37

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