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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,656.78, 482,568.48 and 287,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,656.78, 482,568.48 and 287,366.70 is: 429,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,656.78 : 482,568.48 = 287,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,656.78/482,568.48 = 287,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,656.78x = 482,568.48 × 287,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,656.78x = 138,674,111,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,674,111,621.62/322,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,788.31

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