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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,475.24, 441,243.51 and 282,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,475.24, 441,243.51 and 282,208.82 is: 388,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,475.24 : 441,243.51 = 282,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,475.24/441,243.51 = 282,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,475.24x = 441,243.51 × 282,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,475.24x = 124,522,808,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,522,808,083.54/320,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,556.72

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