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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,497.51, 1,089,735.30 and 326,856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,497.51, 1,089,735.30 and 326,856.06 is: 490,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,497.51 : 1,089,735.30 = 326,856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,497.51/1,089,735.30 = 326,856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,497.51x = 1,089,735.30 × 326,856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,497.51x = 356,186,586,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,186,586,600.92/726,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,279.16

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