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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,255.86, 686,033.08 and 325,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,255.86, 686,033.08 and 325,272 is: 448,757.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,255.86 : 686,033.08 = 325,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,255.86/686,033.08 = 325,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,255.86x = 686,033.08 × 325,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,255.86x = 223,147,351,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,147,351,997.76/497,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,757.61

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