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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,443.76, 483,665 and 85,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,443.76, 483,665 and 85,786.72 is: 128,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,443.76 : 483,665 = 85,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,443.76/483,665 = 85,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,443.76x = 483,665 × 85,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,443.76x = 41,492,033,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492,033,928.80/322,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,679.91

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