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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,397.73, 687,549.33 and 326,239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,397.73, 687,549.33 and 326,239.85 is: 450,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,397.73 : 687,549.33 = 326,239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,397.73/687,549.33 = 326,239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,397.73x = 687,549.33 × 326,239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,397.73x = 224,305,992,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,305,992,005.67/498,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,054.21

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