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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,468, 1,390,796.88 and 328,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,468, 1,390,796.88 and 328,230 is: 492,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,468 : 1,390,796.88 = 328,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,468/1,390,796.88 = 328,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,468x = 1,390,796.88 × 328,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,468x = 456,501,259,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,501,259,922.40/927,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,201.63

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