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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,627.70, 494,441.55 and 320,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,627.70, 494,441.55 and 320,879.70 is: 481,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,627.70 : 494,441.55 = 320,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,627.70/494,441.55 = 320,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,627.70x = 494,441.55 × 320,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,627.70x = 158,656,256,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,656,256,231.54/329,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,319.55

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