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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,813.60, 481,220.40 and 291,289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,813.60, 481,220.40 and 291,289.10 is: 436,933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,813.60 : 481,220.40 = 291,289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,813.60/481,220.40 = 291,289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,813.60x = 481,220.40 × 291,289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,813.60x = 140,174,257,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,174,257,217.64/320,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,933.65

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