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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,904.80, 541,820.40 and 320,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,904.80, 541,820.40 and 320,432.80 is: 479,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,904.80 : 541,820.40 = 320,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,904.80/541,820.40 = 320,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,904.80x = 541,820.40 × 320,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,904.80x = 173,617,027,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,617,027,869.12/361,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,731.21

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