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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,097.40, 482,562.90 and 275,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,097.40, 482,562.90 and 275,441.40 is: 412,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,097.40 : 482,562.90 = 275,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,097.40/482,562.90 = 275,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,097.40x = 482,562.90 × 275,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,097.40x = 132,917,800,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,917,800,764.06/322,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,663.38

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