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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,007.80, 480,011.70 and 268,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,007.80, 480,011.70 and 268,686.20 is: 403,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,007.80 : 480,011.70 = 268,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,007.80/480,011.70 = 268,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,007.80x = 480,011.70 × 268,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,007.80x = 128,972,519,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,972,519,628.54/320,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,029.30

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