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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,246.10, 686,019.69 and 325,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,246.10, 686,019.69 and 325,262.14 is: 448,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,246.10 : 686,019.69 = 325,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,246.10/686,019.69 = 325,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,246.10x = 686,019.69 × 325,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,246.10x = 223,136,232,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,136,232,451.54/497,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,744.06

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