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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,431.08, 687,626.58 and 326,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,431.08, 687,626.58 and 326,391.40 is: 450,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,431.08 : 687,626.58 = 326,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,431.08/687,626.58 = 326,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,431.08x = 687,626.58 × 326,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,431.08x = 224,435,402,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,435,402,123.41/498,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,283.72

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