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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,314.90, 687,435.37 and 326,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,314.90, 687,435.37 and 326,157.08 is: 449,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,314.90 : 687,435.37 = 326,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,314.90/687,435.37 = 326,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,314.90x = 687,435.37 × 326,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,314.90x = 224,211,908,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,211,908,715.35/498,314.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,940.20

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