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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,409.85, 688,725.98 and 327,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,409.85, 688,725.98 and 327,265.30 is: 451,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,409.85 : 688,725.98 = 327,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,409.85/688,725.98 = 327,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,409.85x = 688,725.98 × 327,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,409.85x = 225,396,111,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,396,111,960.67/499,409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,324.92

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