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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,438.70, 480,658.05 and 320,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,438.70, 480,658.05 and 320,438.70 is: 480,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,438.70 : 480,658.05 = 320,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,438.70/480,658.05 = 320,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,438.70x = 480,658.05 × 320,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,438.70x = 154,021,440,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,021,440,686.54/320,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,658.05

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