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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,992.60, 561,002.49 and 320,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,992.60, 561,002.49 and 320,811.84 is: 442,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,992.60 : 561,002.49 = 320,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,992.60/561,002.49 = 320,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,992.60x = 561,002.49 × 320,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,992.60x = 179,976,241,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,976,241,061.48/406,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,210.11

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