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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,320.62, 651,893.43 and 327,519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,320.62, 651,893.43 and 327,519.35 is: 452,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,320.62 : 651,893.43 = 327,519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,320.62/651,893.43 = 327,519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,320.62x = 651,893.43 × 327,519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,320.62x = 213,507,709,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,507,709,203.40/472,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,039.78

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