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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,435.70, 480,653.55 and 320,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,435.70, 480,653.55 and 320,435.70 is: 480,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,435.70 : 480,653.55 = 320,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,435.70/480,653.55 = 320,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,435.70x = 480,653.55 × 320,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,435.70x = 154,018,556,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,018,556,751.74/320,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,653.55

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