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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,619.46, 630,814.86 and 321,270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,619.46, 630,814.86 and 321,270.90 is: 442,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,619.46 : 630,814.86 = 321,270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,619.46/630,814.86 = 321,270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,619.46x = 630,814.86 × 321,270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,619.46x = 202,662,457,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,662,457,805.57/457,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,862.41

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