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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,619.94, 631,141.08 and 322,102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,619.94, 631,141.08 and 322,102.50 is: 444,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,619.94 : 631,141.08 = 322,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,619.94/631,141.08 = 322,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,619.94x = 631,141.08 × 322,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,619.94x = 203,292,119,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,292,119,720.70/457,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,237.90

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