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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,432.70, 827,635.05 and 326,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,432.70, 827,635.05 and 326,511.90 is: 490,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,432.70 : 827,635.05 = 326,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,432.70/827,635.05 = 326,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,432.70x = 827,635.05 × 326,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,432.70x = 270,232,692,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,232,692,682.10/551,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,055.62

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