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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,534.06, 1,449,806.72 and 326,842.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,534.06, 1,449,806.72 and 326,842.37 is: 490,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,534.06 : 1,449,806.72 = 326,842.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,534.06/1,449,806.72 = 326,842.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,534.06x = 1,449,806.72 × 326,842.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,534.06x = 473,858,259,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,858,259,640.41/966,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,265.46

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