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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,127.60, 584,316.60 and 320,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,127.60, 584,316.60 and 320,143.60 is: 479,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,127.60 : 584,316.60 = 320,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,127.60/584,316.60 = 320,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,127.60x = 584,316.60 × 320,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,127.60x = 187,065,219,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,065,219,863.76/390,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,497.53

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