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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,151.18, 1,437,358 and 326,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,151.18, 1,437,358 and 326,895.50 is: 490,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,151.18 : 1,437,358 = 326,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,151.18/1,437,358 = 326,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,151.18x = 1,437,358 × 326,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,151.18x = 469,865,862,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,865,862,089/958,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,388.02

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