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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,379.24, 441,983.34 and 184,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,379.24, 441,983.34 and 184,383.48 is: 254,368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,379.24 : 441,983.34 = 184,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,379.24/441,983.34 = 184,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,379.24x = 441,983.34 × 184,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,379.24x = 81,494,426,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,494,426,331.22/320,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,368.62

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