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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,003.20, 480,004.80 and 317,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,003.20, 480,004.80 and 317,670.40 is: 476,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,003.20 : 480,004.80 = 317,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,003.20/480,004.80 = 317,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,003.20x = 480,004.80 × 317,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,003.20x = 152,483,316,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,483,316,817.92/320,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,505.60

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