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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,972.72, 561,507.60 and 320,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,972.72, 561,507.60 and 320,664.04 is: 442,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,972.72 : 561,507.60 = 320,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,972.72/561,507.60 = 320,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,972.72x = 561,507.60 × 320,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,972.72x = 180,055,295,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,055,295,506.70/406,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,425.96

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