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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,425.77, 480,665.97 and 83,768.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,425.77, 480,665.97 and 83,768.07 is: 125,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,425.77 : 480,665.97 = 83,768.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,425.77/480,665.97 = 83,768.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,425.77x = 480,665.97 × 83,768.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,425.77x = 40,264,460,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264,460,621.58/320,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,659.25

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