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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,774.55, 677,257.22 and 321,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,774.55, 677,257.22 and 321,005.03 is: 442,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,774.55 : 677,257.22 = 321,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,774.55/677,257.22 = 321,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,774.55x = 677,257.22 × 321,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,774.55x = 217,402,972,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,402,972,618.79/490,774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,979.31

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