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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,233.24, 963,947.66 and 326,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,233.24, 963,947.66 and 326,926.12 is: 490,693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,233.24 : 963,947.66 = 326,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,233.24/963,947.66 = 326,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,233.24x = 963,947.66 × 326,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,233.24x = 315,139,668,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,139,668,366.88/642,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,693.49

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