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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,426.08, 687,619.68 and 326,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,426.08, 687,619.68 and 326,386.40 is: 450,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,426.08 : 687,619.68 = 326,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,426.08/687,619.68 = 326,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,426.08x = 687,619.68 × 326,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,426.08x = 224,429,711,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,429,711,924.35/498,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,276.82

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