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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,407.60, 481,636.24 and 303,434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,407.60, 481,636.24 and 303,434.60 is: 454,703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,407.60 : 481,636.24 = 303,434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,407.60/481,636.24 = 303,434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,407.60x = 481,636.24 × 303,434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,407.60x = 146,145,099,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,145,099,829.90/321,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,703.31

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