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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,933.84, 650,031 and 320,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,933.84, 650,031 and 320,118.32 is: 441,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,933.84 : 650,031 = 320,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,933.84/650,031 = 320,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,933.84x = 650,031 × 320,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,933.84x = 208,086,831,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,086,831,667.92/470,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,860.01

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