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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,640.96, 601,255.47 and 322,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,640.96, 601,255.47 and 322,696.28 is: 484,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,640.96 : 601,255.47 = 322,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,640.96/601,255.47 = 322,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,640.96x = 601,255.47 × 322,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,640.96x = 194,022,903,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,022,903,498.65/400,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,281.25

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