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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,058.36, 630,455.77 and 320,740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,058.36, 630,455.77 and 320,740.67 is: 480,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,058.36 : 630,455.77 = 320,740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,058.36/630,455.77 = 320,740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,058.36x = 630,455.77 × 320,740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,058.36x = 202,212,806,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,212,806,075.17/421,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,248.88

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