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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,311.40, 1,387,511.89 and 326,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,311.40, 1,387,511.89 and 326,185.48 is: 489,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,311.40 : 1,387,511.89 = 326,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,311.40/1,387,511.89 = 326,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,311.40x = 1,387,511.89 × 326,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,311.40x = 452,586,234,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,586,234,599.08/925,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,117.76

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