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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,082.30, 487,623.45 and 320,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,082.30, 487,623.45 and 320,416.70 is: 480,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,082.30 : 487,623.45 = 320,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,082.30/487,623.45 = 320,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,082.30x = 487,623.45 × 320,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,082.30x = 156,242,696,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,242,696,691.62/325,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,625.05

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