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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,542.08, 444,370.90 and 303,478.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,542.08, 444,370.90 and 303,478.01 is: 420,714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,542.08 : 444,370.90 = 303,478.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,542.08/444,370.90 = 303,478.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,542.08x = 444,370.90 × 303,478.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,542.08x = 134,856,796,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,856,796,433.91/320,542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,714.80

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