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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,701.70, 480,904.28 and 180,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,701.70, 480,904.28 and 180,460.32 is: 270,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,701.70 : 480,904.28 = 180,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,701.70/480,904.28 = 180,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,701.70x = 480,904.28 × 180,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,701.70x = 86,784,140,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,784,140,258.17/320,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,607.05

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