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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,002.40, 480,003.60 and 220,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,002.40, 480,003.60 and 220,469.60 is: 330,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,002.40 : 480,003.60 = 220,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,002.40/480,003.60 = 220,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,002.40x = 480,003.60 × 220,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,002.40x = 105,826,201,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,826,201,690.56/320,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,704.40

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