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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,055.36, 630,451.27 and 320,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,055.36, 630,451.27 and 320,737.67 is: 480,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,055.36 : 630,451.27 = 320,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,055.36/630,451.27 = 320,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,055.36x = 630,451.27 × 320,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,055.36x = 202,209,475,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,209,475,449.56/421,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,244.39

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