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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,299.48, 648,657.66 and 326,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,299.48, 648,657.66 and 326,987.80 is: 450,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,299.48 : 648,657.66 = 326,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,299.48/648,657.66 = 326,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,299.48x = 648,657.66 × 326,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,299.48x = 212,103,141,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,103,141,196.55/470,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,995.91

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