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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327,258, 1,990,894.29 and 329,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327,258, 1,990,894.29 and 329,986 is: 494,980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327,258 : 1,990,894.29 = 329,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327,258/1,990,894.29 = 329,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327,258x = 1,990,894.29 × 329,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327,258x = 656,967,243,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,967,243,179.94/1,327,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,980.81

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