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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,631.48, 630,831.40 and 321,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,631.48, 630,831.40 and 321,282.92 is: 442,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,631.48 : 630,831.40 = 321,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,631.48/630,831.40 = 321,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,631.48x = 630,831.40 × 321,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,631.48x = 202,675,354,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,675,354,219.69/457,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,878.96

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