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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,986.62, 697,929.81 and 326,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,986.62, 697,929.81 and 326,368.54 is: 488,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,986.62 : 697,929.81 = 326,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,986.62/697,929.81 = 326,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,986.62x = 697,929.81 × 326,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,986.62x = 227,782,333,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,782,333,112.18/465,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,817.33

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