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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,649.76, 442,109.10 and 259,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,649.76, 442,109.10 and 259,460.20 is: 357,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,649.76 : 442,109.10 = 259,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,649.76/442,109.10 = 259,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,649.76x = 442,109.10 × 259,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,649.76x = 114,709,715,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,709,715,507.82/320,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,741.47

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