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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,686.56, 1,391,173.44 and 328,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,686.56, 1,391,173.44 and 328,537.12 is: 492,679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,686.56 : 1,391,173.44 = 328,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,686.56/1,391,173.44 = 328,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,686.56x = 1,391,173.44 × 328,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,686.56x = 457,052,115,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,052,115,398.09/927,686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,679.46

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