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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,362.72, 1,384,974.88 and 324,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,362.72, 1,384,974.88 and 324,329.12 is: 486,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,362.72 : 1,384,974.88 = 324,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,362.72/1,384,974.88 = 324,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,362.72x = 1,384,974.88 × 324,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,362.72x = 449,187,684,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,187,684,052.51/923,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,469.37

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