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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,136.59, 644,128.62 and 322,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,136.59, 644,128.62 and 322,148.55 is: 483,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,136.59 : 644,128.62 = 322,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,136.59/644,128.62 = 322,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,136.59x = 644,128.62 × 322,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,136.59x = 207,505,100,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,505,100,946.50/429,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,540.92

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