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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,430.08, 687,625.20 and 326,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,430.08, 687,625.20 and 326,390.40 is: 450,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,430.08 : 687,625.20 = 326,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,430.08/687,625.20 = 326,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,430.08x = 687,625.20 × 326,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,430.08x = 224,434,264,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,434,264,078.08/498,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,282.34

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