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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,601, 489,901.86 and 129,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,601, 489,901.86 and 129,609 is: 194,413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,601 : 489,901.86 = 129,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,601/489,901.86 = 129,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,601x = 489,901.86 × 129,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,601x = 63,495,690,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495,690,172.74/326,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,413.64

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