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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,814.60, 491,721.90 and 289,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,814.60, 491,721.90 and 289,323.40 is: 433,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,814.60 : 491,721.90 = 289,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,814.60/491,721.90 = 289,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,814.60x = 491,721.90 × 289,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,814.60x = 142,266,651,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,266,651,962.46/327,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,985.10

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