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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,855.06, 459,397.44 and 321,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,855.06, 459,397.44 and 321,783.37 is: 444,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,855.06 : 459,397.44 = 321,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,855.06/459,397.44 = 321,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,855.06x = 459,397.44 × 321,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,855.06x = 147,826,455,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,826,455,264.08/332,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,116.60

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