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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,323.86, 480,775.62 and 170,690.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,323.86, 480,775.62 and 170,690.58 is: 256,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,323.86 : 480,775.62 = 170,690.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,323.86/480,775.62 = 170,690.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,323.86x = 480,775.62 × 170,690.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,323.86x = 82,063,869,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063,869,427.66/320,323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,190.31

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