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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,232.21, 561,184.39 and 324,453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,232.21, 561,184.39 and 324,453.09 is: 448,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,232.21 : 561,184.39 = 324,453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,232.21/561,184.39 = 324,453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,232.21x = 561,184.39 × 324,453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,232.21x = 182,078,009,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,078,009,987.09/406,232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,211.65

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