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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,145.60, 987,218.40 and 326,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,145.60, 987,218.40 and 326,369.60 is: 489,554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,145.60 : 987,218.40 = 326,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,145.60/987,218.40 = 326,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,145.60x = 987,218.40 × 326,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,145.60x = 322,198,074,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,198,074,320.64/658,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,554.40

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