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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,033.06, 686,600.64 and 322,406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,033.06, 686,600.64 and 322,406.98 is: 484,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,033.06 : 686,600.64 = 322,406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,033.06/686,600.64 = 322,406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,033.06x = 686,600.64 × 322,406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,033.06x = 221,364,838,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,364,838,808.47/457,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,351.92

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