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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,217.16, 489,026.58 and 126,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,217.16, 489,026.58 and 126,486.28 is: 189,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,217.16 : 489,026.58 = 126,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,217.16/489,026.58 = 126,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,217.16x = 489,026.58 × 126,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,217.16x = 61,855,152,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,152,925.32/326,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,613.42

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