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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,907.59, 489,447.77 and 176,609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,907.59, 489,447.77 and 176,609.39 is: 264,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,907.59 : 489,447.77 = 176,609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,907.59/489,447.77 = 176,609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,907.59x = 489,447.77 × 176,609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,907.59x = 86,441,072,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,441,072,096.56/326,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,420.51

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