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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,526.20, 656,289.30 and 326,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,526.20, 656,289.30 and 326,934.20 is: 490,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,526.20 : 656,289.30 = 326,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,526.20/656,289.30 = 326,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,526.20x = 656,289.30 × 326,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,526.20x = 214,563,417,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,563,417,264.06/437,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,401.30

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