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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,409.63, 688,725.67 and 327,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,409.63, 688,725.67 and 327,265.07 is: 451,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,409.63 : 688,725.67 = 327,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,409.63/688,725.67 = 327,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,409.63x = 688,725.67 × 327,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,409.63x = 225,395,853,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,395,853,742.44/499,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,324.61

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