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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,081.68, 485,051.52 and 293,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,081.68, 485,051.52 and 293,351.52 is: 441,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,081.68 : 485,051.52 = 293,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,081.68/485,051.52 = 293,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,081.68x = 485,051.52 × 293,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,081.68x = 142,290,600,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,290,600,670.31/322,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,784.21

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