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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,079.40, 482,535.90 and 275,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,079.40, 482,535.90 and 275,423.40 is: 412,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,079.40 : 482,535.90 = 275,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,079.40/482,535.90 = 275,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,079.40x = 482,535.90 × 275,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,079.40x = 132,901,678,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,901,678,200.06/322,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,636.38

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