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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,496.38, 1,089,733.59 and 326,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,496.38, 1,089,733.59 and 326,854.98 is: 490,277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,496.38 : 1,089,733.59 = 326,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,496.38/1,089,733.59 = 326,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,496.38x = 1,089,733.59 × 326,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,496.38x = 356,184,850,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,184,850,764.78/726,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,277.53

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