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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,080.80, 487,621.20 and 320,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,080.80, 487,621.20 and 320,415.20 is: 480,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,080.80 : 487,621.20 = 320,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,080.80/487,621.20 = 320,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,080.80x = 487,621.20 × 320,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,080.80x = 156,241,244,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,241,244,322.24/325,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,622.80

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