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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,323.50, 1,449,245.72 and 326,613.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,323.50, 1,449,245.72 and 326,613.01 is: 489,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,323.50 : 1,449,245.72 = 326,613.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,323.50/1,449,245.72 = 326,613.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,323.50x = 1,449,245.72 × 326,613.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,323.50x = 473,342,509,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,342,509,906.98/966,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,838.56

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