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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,877.58, 1,388,927.34 and 326,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,877.58, 1,388,927.34 and 326,715 is: 490,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,877.58 : 1,388,927.34 = 326,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,877.58/1,388,927.34 = 326,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,877.58x = 1,388,927.34 × 326,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,877.58x = 453,783,395,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,783,395,888.10/925,877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,111.66

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