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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,234.60, 608,315.10 and 323,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,234.60, 608,315.10 and 323,290.60 is: 484,110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,234.60 : 608,315.10 = 323,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,234.60/608,315.10 = 323,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,234.60x = 608,315.10 × 323,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,234.60x = 196,662,553,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,662,553,668.06/406,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,110.79

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