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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,277.57, 693,636.27 and 320,341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,277.57, 693,636.27 and 320,341.27 is: 480,664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,277.57 : 693,636.27 = 320,341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,277.57/693,636.27 = 320,341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,277.57x = 693,636.27 × 320,341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,277.57x = 222,200,323,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,200,323,649.86/462,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,664.30

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