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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,228.91, 480,342.74 and 300,742.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,228.91, 480,342.74 and 300,742.74 is: 451,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,228.91 : 480,342.74 = 300,742.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,228.91/480,342.74 = 300,742.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,228.91x = 480,342.74 × 300,742.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,228.91x = 144,459,590,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,459,590,262.99/320,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,113.52

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