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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,502.62, 442,381.10 and 199,572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,502.62, 442,381.10 and 199,572.46 is: 275,464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,502.62 : 442,381.10 = 199,572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,502.62/442,381.10 = 199,572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,502.62x = 442,381.10 × 199,572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,502.62x = 88,287,082,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,287,082,280.69/320,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,464.46

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