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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,325.50, 1,449,248.72 and 326,615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,325.50, 1,449,248.72 and 326,615.01 is: 489,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,325.50 : 1,449,248.72 = 326,615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,325.50/1,449,248.72 = 326,615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,325.50x = 1,449,248.72 × 326,615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,325.50x = 473,346,385,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,346,385,175.29/966,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,841.55

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