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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,804.09, 1,449,695.79 and 326,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,804.09, 1,449,695.79 and 326,887.89 is: 490,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,804.09 : 1,449,695.79 = 326,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,804.09/1,449,695.79 = 326,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,804.09x = 1,449,695.79 × 326,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,804.09x = 473,887,997,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,887,997,934.98/966,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,159.28

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