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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,637.04, 1,388,664 and 326,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,637.04, 1,388,664 and 326,640.96 is: 490,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,637.04 : 1,388,664 = 326,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,637.04/1,388,664 = 326,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,637.04x = 1,388,664 × 326,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,637.04x = 453,594,542,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,594,542,077.44/925,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,034.99

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