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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,005.20, 480,007.80 and 293,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,005.20, 480,007.80 and 293,048.40 is: 439,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,005.20 : 480,007.80 = 293,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,005.20/480,007.80 = 293,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,005.20x = 480,007.80 × 293,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,005.20x = 140,665,517,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,665,517,777.52/320,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,572.60

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