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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,108.16, 650,771.52 and 320,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,108.16, 650,771.52 and 320,942.72 is: 442,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,108.16 : 650,771.52 = 320,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,108.16/650,771.52 = 320,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,108.16x = 650,771.52 × 320,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,108.16x = 208,860,381,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,860,381,727.33/472,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,399.43

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