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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,147.60, 687,235.68 and 326,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,147.60, 687,235.68 and 326,107.68 is: 449,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,147.60 : 687,235.68 = 326,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,147.60/687,235.68 = 326,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,147.60x = 687,235.68 × 326,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,147.60x = 224,112,833,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,112,833,218.02/498,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,892.43

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