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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,636.72, 1,331,323.86 and 326,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,636.72, 1,331,323.86 and 326,540 is: 489,761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,636.72 : 1,331,323.86 = 326,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,636.72/1,331,323.86 = 326,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,636.72x = 1,331,323.86 × 326,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,636.72x = 434,730,493,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,730,493,244.40/887,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,761.73

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