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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,332.60, 577,998.90 and 320,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,332.60, 577,998.90 and 320,014.20 is: 480,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,332.60 : 577,998.90 = 320,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,332.60/577,998.90 = 320,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,332.60x = 577,998.90 × 320,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,332.60x = 184,967,855,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,967,855,584.38/385,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,021.30

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