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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,907.29, 508,020.09 and 320,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,907.29, 508,020.09 and 320,487.11 is: 441,340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,907.29 : 508,020.09 = 320,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,907.29/508,020.09 = 320,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,907.29x = 508,020.09 × 320,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,907.29x = 162,813,890,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,813,890,466.04/368,907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,340.94

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