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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,721.91, 1,390,197.35 and 327,559.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,721.91, 1,390,197.35 and 327,559.51 is: 491,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,721.91 : 1,390,197.35 = 327,559.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,721.91/1,390,197.35 = 327,559.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,721.91x = 1,390,197.35 × 327,559.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,721.91x = 455,372,362,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,372,362,769.30/926,721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,379.73

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