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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,621.69, 489,741.80 and 126,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,621.69, 489,741.80 and 126,708.46 is: 189,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,621.69 : 489,741.80 = 126,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,621.69/489,741.80 = 126,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,621.69x = 489,741.80 × 126,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,621.69x = 62,054,426,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054,426,826.92/326,621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,988.69

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