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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,003.80, 480,005.70 and 268,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,003.80, 480,005.70 and 268,682.20 is: 403,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,003.80 : 480,005.70 = 268,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,003.80/480,005.70 = 268,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,003.80x = 480,005.70 × 268,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,003.80x = 128,968,987,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,968,987,488.54/320,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,023.30

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