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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,515.64, 684,094.88 and 326,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,515.64, 684,094.88 and 326,241.84 is: 450,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,515.64 : 684,094.88 = 326,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,515.64/684,094.88 = 326,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,515.64x = 684,094.88 × 326,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,515.64x = 223,180,372,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,180,372,385.78/495,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,400.26

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