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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,234.10, 1,435,851.15 and 326,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,234.10, 1,435,851.15 and 326,859.70 is: 490,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,234.10 : 1,435,851.15 = 326,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,234.10/1,435,851.15 = 326,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,234.10x = 1,435,851.15 × 326,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,234.10x = 469,321,876,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,321,876,133.66/957,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,289.55

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