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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,489.80, 573,734.70 and 321,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,489.80, 573,734.70 and 321,664.20 is: 482,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,489.80 : 573,734.70 = 321,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,489.80/573,734.70 = 321,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,489.80x = 573,734.70 × 321,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,489.80x = 184,549,913,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,549,913,287.74/382,489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,496.30

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