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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,430.60, 479,989.80 and 162,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,430.60, 479,989.80 and 162,747.90 is: 243,788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,430.60 : 479,989.80 = 162,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,430.60/479,989.80 = 162,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,430.60x = 479,989.80 × 162,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,430.60x = 78,117,331,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,117,331,971.42/320,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,788.61

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