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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,152.18, 1,437,359.50 and 326,896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,152.18, 1,437,359.50 and 326,896.50 is: 490,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,152.18 : 1,437,359.50 = 326,896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,152.18/1,437,359.50 = 326,896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,152.18x = 1,437,359.50 × 326,896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,152.18x = 469,867,789,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,867,789,791.75/958,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,389.52

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