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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,510, 579,142.68 and 326,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,510, 579,142.68 and 326,168.76 is: 450,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,510 : 579,142.68 = 326,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,510/579,142.68 = 326,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,510x = 579,142.68 × 326,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,510x = 188,898,249,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,898,249,798.68/419,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,283.07

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