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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,802.72, 442,413.60 and 275,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,802.72, 442,413.60 and 275,465.28 is: 379,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,802.72 : 442,413.60 = 275,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,802.72/442,413.60 = 275,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,802.72x = 442,413.60 × 275,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,802.72x = 121,869,586,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869,586,199.81/320,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,889.50

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