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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,468.20, 480,702.30 and 320,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,468.20, 480,702.30 and 320,468.20 is: 480,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,468.20 : 480,702.30 = 320,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,468.20/480,702.30 = 320,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,468.20x = 480,702.30 × 320,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,468.20x = 154,049,800,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,049,800,816.86/320,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,702.30

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