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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,513.62, 602,462.97 and 322,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,513.62, 602,462.97 and 322,385.16 is: 444,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,513.62 : 602,462.97 = 322,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,513.62/602,462.97 = 322,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,513.62x = 602,462.97 × 322,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,513.62x = 194,225,120,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,225,120,977.53/436,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,946.30

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