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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,286.70, 942,974.19 and 328,976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,286.70, 942,974.19 and 328,976.58 is: 493,749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,286.70 : 942,974.19 = 328,976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,286.70/942,974.19 = 328,976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,286.70x = 942,974.19 × 328,976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,286.70x = 310,216,424,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,216,424,054.47/628,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,749.79

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