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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,131.84, 560,757.60 and 326,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,131.84, 560,757.60 and 326,000.16 is: 450,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,131.84 : 560,757.60 = 326,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,131.84/560,757.60 = 326,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,131.84x = 560,757.60 × 326,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,131.84x = 182,807,067,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,807,067,321.22/406,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,117.55

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