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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,795.98, 561,264.83 and 320,487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,795.98, 561,264.83 and 320,487.06 is: 442,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,795.98 : 561,264.83 = 320,487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,795.98/561,264.83 = 320,487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,795.98x = 561,264.83 × 320,487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,795.98x = 179,878,116,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,878,116,162.96/406,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,182.63

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