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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,298.16, 964,331.76 and 326,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,298.16, 964,331.76 and 326,974.88 is: 490,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,298.16 : 964,331.76 = 326,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,298.16/964,331.76 = 326,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,298.16x = 964,331.76 × 326,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,298.16x = 315,312,261,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,312,261,506.19/642,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,912.60

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