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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,420.89, 731,996.66 and 326,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,420.89, 731,996.66 and 326,589.40 is: 450,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,420.89 : 731,996.66 = 326,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,420.89/731,996.66 = 326,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,420.89x = 731,996.66 × 326,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,420.89x = 239,062,344,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,062,344,698.47/530,420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,703.11

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