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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,471.87, 441,238.86 and 282,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,471.87, 441,238.86 and 282,205.44 is: 388,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,471.87 : 441,238.86 = 282,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,471.87/441,238.86 = 282,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,471.87x = 441,238.86 × 282,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,471.87x = 124,520,006,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,520,006,631.40/320,471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,552.07

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