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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,701.20, 480,903.54 and 180,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,701.20, 480,903.54 and 180,459.81 is: 270,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,701.20 : 480,903.54 = 180,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,701.20/480,903.54 = 180,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,701.20x = 480,903.54 × 180,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,701.20x = 86,783,761,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,783,761,456.73/320,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,606.29

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