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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,287.54, 440,721.93 and 310,548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,287.54, 440,721.93 and 310,548.10 is: 427,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,287.54 : 440,721.93 = 310,548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,287.54/440,721.93 = 310,548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,287.54x = 440,721.93 × 310,548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,287.54x = 136,865,357,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,865,357,989.83/320,287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,320.27

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