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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,501.72, 1,341,759.84 and 326,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,501.72, 1,341,759.84 and 326,289.96 is: 489,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,501.72 : 1,341,759.84 = 326,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,501.72/1,341,759.84 = 326,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,501.72x = 1,341,759.84 × 326,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,501.72x = 437,802,764,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,802,764,523.21/894,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,437.59

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