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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,070.58, 1,261,544.87 and 328,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,070.58, 1,261,544.87 and 328,639.40 is: 492,935.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,070.58 : 1,261,544.87 = 328,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,070.58/1,261,544.87 = 328,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,070.58x = 1,261,544.87 × 328,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,070.58x = 414,593,349,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,593,349,149.88/841,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,935.26

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