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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327,227, 1,990,847.79 and 329,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327,227, 1,990,847.79 and 329,955 is: 494,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327,227 : 1,990,847.79 = 329,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327,227/1,990,847.79 = 329,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327,227x = 1,990,847.79 × 329,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327,227x = 656,890,182,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,890,182,549.45/1,327,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,934.31

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