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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,502.30, 480,414.46 and 120,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,502.30, 480,414.46 and 120,736.24 is: 180,976.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,502.30 : 480,414.46 = 120,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,502.30/480,414.46 = 120,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,502.30x = 480,414.46 × 120,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,502.30x = 58,003,435,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003,435,542.03/320,502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,976.66

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