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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,882.36, 912,086 and 327,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,882.36, 912,086 and 327,343.72 is: 491,156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,882.36 : 912,086 = 327,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,882.36/912,086 = 327,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,882.36x = 912,086 × 327,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,882.36x = 298,565,624,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,565,624,199.92/607,882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,156.91

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