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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,883.42, 693,204.06 and 320,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,883.42, 693,204.06 and 320,329.36 is: 479,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,883.42 : 693,204.06 = 320,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,883.42/693,204.06 = 320,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,883.42x = 693,204.06 × 320,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,883.42x = 222,053,612,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,053,612,889.20/462,883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,718.23

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