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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,005.20, 480,007.80 and 314,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,005.20, 480,007.80 and 314,475.60 is: 471,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,005.20 : 480,007.80 = 314,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,005.20/480,007.80 = 314,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,005.20x = 480,007.80 × 314,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,005.20x = 150,950,740,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,950,740,909.68/320,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,713.40

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