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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,414.79, 489,565.83 and 86,530.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,414.79, 489,565.83 and 86,530.29 is: 129,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,414.79 : 489,565.83 = 86,530.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,414.79/489,565.83 = 86,530.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,414.79x = 489,565.83 × 86,530.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,414.79x = 42,362,273,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,362,273,243.99/326,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,780.50

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