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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,347.27, 631,358.64 and 321,497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,347.27, 631,358.64 and 321,497.67 is: 443,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,347.27 : 631,358.64 = 321,497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,347.27/631,358.64 = 321,497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,347.27x = 631,358.64 × 321,497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,347.27x = 202,980,331,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,980,331,694.37/457,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,821.02

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