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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,042.30, 783,063.45 and 321,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,042.30, 783,063.45 and 321,713.10 is: 482,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,042.30 : 783,063.45 = 321,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,042.30/783,063.45 = 321,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,042.30x = 783,063.45 × 321,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,042.30x = 251,921,769,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,921,769,996.20/522,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,569.65

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