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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,748, 442,122.30 and 252,657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,748, 442,122.30 and 252,657.18 is: 348,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,748 : 442,122.30 = 252,657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,748/442,122.30 = 252,657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,748x = 442,122.30 × 252,657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,748x = 111,705,373,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,705,373,533.11/320,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,265.22

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