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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,258.22, 963,985.20 and 326,951.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,258.22, 963,985.20 and 326,951.14 is: 490,731.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,258.22 : 963,985.20 = 326,951.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,258.22/963,985.20 = 326,951.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,258.22x = 963,985.20 × 326,951.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,258.22x = 315,176,060,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,176,060,083.13/642,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,731.06

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