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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,952, 487,566.84 and 323,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,952, 487,566.84 and 323,962.52 is: 483,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,952 : 487,566.84 = 323,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,952/487,566.84 = 323,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,952x = 487,566.84 × 323,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,952x = 157,953,382,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,953,382,154.84/326,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,108.78

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