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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,968.72, 561,502.08 and 320,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,968.72, 561,502.08 and 320,660.10 is: 442,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,968.72 : 561,502.08 = 320,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,968.72/561,502.08 = 320,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,968.72x = 561,502.08 × 320,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,968.72x = 180,051,313,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,051,313,123.01/406,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,420.52

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