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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,427.40, 483,641.10 and 204,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,427.40, 483,641.10 and 204,232.20 is: 306,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,427.40 : 483,641.10 = 204,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,427.40/483,641.10 = 204,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,427.40x = 483,641.10 × 204,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,427.40x = 98,775,085,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,775,085,863.42/322,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,348.30

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