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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,585.08, 696,443.42 and 327,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,585.08, 696,443.42 and 327,122.18 is: 491,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,585.08 : 696,443.42 = 327,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,585.08/696,443.42 = 327,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,585.08x = 696,443.42 × 327,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,585.08x = 227,822,089,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,822,089,797.06/463,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,435.34

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