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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,426.20, 480,639.30 and 320,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,426.20, 480,639.30 and 320,426.20 is: 480,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,426.20 : 480,639.30 = 320,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,426.20/480,639.30 = 320,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,426.20x = 480,639.30 × 320,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,426.20x = 154,009,424,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,009,424,469.66/320,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,639.30

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