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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,266.40, 483,399.60 and 308,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,266.40, 483,399.60 and 308,615.20 is: 462,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,266.40 : 483,399.60 = 308,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,266.40/483,399.60 = 308,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,266.40x = 483,399.60 × 308,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,266.40x = 149,184,464,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,184,464,233.92/322,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,922.80

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