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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,809.60, 481,214.40 and 291,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,809.60, 481,214.40 and 291,285.10 is: 436,927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,809.60 : 481,214.40 = 291,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,809.60/481,214.40 = 291,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,809.60x = 481,214.40 × 291,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,809.60x = 140,170,584,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,170,584,625.44/320,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,927.65

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