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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,122.05, 489,183.08 and 282,382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,122.05, 489,183.08 and 282,382.05 is: 423,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,122.05 : 489,183.08 = 282,382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,122.05/489,183.08 = 282,382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,122.05x = 489,183.08 × 282,382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,122.05x = 138,136,519,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,136,519,543.80/326,122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,573.08

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