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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,395.69, 609,371.33 and 322,693.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,395.69, 609,371.33 and 322,693.53 is: 483,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,395.69 : 609,371.33 = 322,693.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,395.69/609,371.33 = 322,693.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,395.69x = 609,371.33 × 322,693.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,395.69x = 196,640,183,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,640,183,945.03/406,395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,863.85

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