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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,061.59, 930,927.97 and 321,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,061.59, 930,927.97 and 321,240.31 is: 481,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,061.59 : 930,927.97 = 321,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,061.59/930,927.97 = 321,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,061.59x = 930,927.97 × 321,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,061.59x = 299,051,589,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,051,589,670.47/621,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,516.80

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