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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,257.22, 963,983.70 and 326,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,257.22, 963,983.70 and 326,950.14 is: 490,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,257.22 : 963,983.70 = 326,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,257.22/963,983.70 = 326,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,257.22x = 963,983.70 × 326,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,257.22x = 315,174,605,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,174,605,672.72/642,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,729.56

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