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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,277.84, 635,431.94 and 322,877.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,277.84, 635,431.94 and 322,877.75 is: 445,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,277.84 : 635,431.94 = 322,877.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,277.84/635,431.94 = 322,877.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,277.84x = 635,431.94 × 322,877.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,277.84x = 205,166,831,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,166,831,484.58/460,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,745.62

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