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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,010.70, 480,016.05 and 231,882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,010.70, 480,016.05 and 231,882.70 is: 347,824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,010.70 : 480,016.05 = 231,882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,010.70/480,016.05 = 231,882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,010.70x = 480,016.05 × 231,882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,010.70x = 111,307,417,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,307,417,717.34/320,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,824.05

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