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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,973.20, 556,459.80 and 320,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,973.20, 556,459.80 and 320,234.80 is: 480,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,973.20 : 556,459.80 = 320,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,973.20/556,459.80 = 320,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,973.20x = 556,459.80 × 320,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,973.20x = 178,197,792,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,197,792,761.04/370,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,352.20

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