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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,852.40, 488,778.60 and 320,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,852.40, 488,778.60 and 320,603.60 is: 480,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,852.40 : 488,778.60 = 320,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,852.40/488,778.60 = 320,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,852.40x = 488,778.60 × 320,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,852.40x = 156,704,178,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,704,178,762.96/325,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,905.40

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