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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087,257.80, 1,630,878.60 and 329,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087,257.80, 1,630,878.60 and 329,097.80 is: 493,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087,257.80 : 1,630,878.60 = 329,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087,257.80/1,630,878.60 = 329,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087,257.80x = 1,630,878.60 × 329,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087,257.80x = 536,718,559,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,718,559,327.08/1,087,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,644.25

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