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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,313.29, 617,759.88 and 322,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,313.29, 617,759.88 and 322,321 is: 482,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,313.29 : 617,759.88 = 322,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,313.29/617,759.88 = 322,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,313.29x = 617,759.88 × 322,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,313.29x = 199,116,982,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,116,982,281.48/412,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,926.42

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