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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,541.60, 483,812.40 and 286,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,541.60, 483,812.40 and 286,906.40 is: 430,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,541.60 : 483,812.40 = 286,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,541.60/483,812.40 = 286,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,541.60x = 483,812.40 × 286,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,541.60x = 138,808,873,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,808,873,959.36/322,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,359.60

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