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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,824.02, 693,517.94 and 320,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,824.02, 693,517.94 and 320,946.04 is: 480,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,824.02 : 693,517.94 = 320,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,824.02/693,517.94 = 320,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,824.02x = 693,517.94 × 320,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,824.02x = 222,581,836,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,581,836,511.96/462,824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,921.10

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