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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,351.08, 579,932.94 and 323,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,351.08, 579,932.94 and 323,584.54 is: 446,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,351.08 : 579,932.94 = 323,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,351.08/579,932.94 = 323,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,351.08x = 579,932.94 × 323,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,351.08x = 187,657,333,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,657,333,620.75/420,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,430.00

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