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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,320.29, 1,449,240.93 and 326,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,320.29, 1,449,240.93 and 326,609.82 is: 489,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,320.29 : 1,449,240.93 = 326,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,320.29/1,449,240.93 = 326,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,320.29x = 1,449,240.93 × 326,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,320.29x = 473,336,317,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,336,317,650.88/966,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,833.78

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