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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,361.72, 1,384,973.38 and 324,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,361.72, 1,384,973.38 and 324,328.12 is: 486,467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,361.72 : 1,384,973.38 = 324,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,361.72/1,384,973.38 = 324,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,361.72x = 1,384,973.38 × 324,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,361.72x = 449,185,812,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,185,812,585.45/923,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,467.87

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