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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,872.96, 442,879.02 and 213,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,872.96, 442,879.02 and 213,447.52 is: 294,607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,872.96 : 442,879.02 = 213,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,872.96/442,879.02 = 213,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,872.96x = 442,879.02 × 213,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,872.96x = 94,531,428,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531,428,479.03/320,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,607.03

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