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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325,411, 1,988,116.54 and 328,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325,411, 1,988,116.54 and 328,139 is: 492,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325,411 : 1,988,116.54 = 328,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325,411/1,988,116.54 = 328,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325,411x = 1,988,116.54 × 328,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325,411x = 652,378,573,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,378,573,319.06/1,325,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,208.51

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