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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,828.40, 481,242.60 and 215,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,828.40, 481,242.60 and 215,074.80 is: 322,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,828.40 : 481,242.60 = 215,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,828.40/481,242.60 = 215,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,828.40x = 481,242.60 × 215,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,828.40x = 103,503,155,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,503,155,946.48/320,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,612.20

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