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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,480.80, 1,389,721.20 and 327,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,480.80, 1,389,721.20 and 327,437.20 is: 491,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,480.80 : 1,389,721.20 = 327,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,480.80/1,389,721.20 = 327,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,480.80x = 1,389,721.20 × 327,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,480.80x = 455,046,418,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,046,418,508.64/926,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,155.80

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