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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,877.40, 488,816.10 and 320,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,877.40, 488,816.10 and 320,628.60 is: 480,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,877.40 : 488,816.10 = 320,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,877.40/488,816.10 = 320,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,877.40x = 488,816.10 × 320,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,877.40x = 156,728,421,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,728,421,800.46/325,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,942.90

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