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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,849.80, 613,274.70 and 320,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,849.80, 613,274.70 and 320,179.10 is: 480,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,849.80 : 613,274.70 = 320,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,849.80/613,274.70 = 320,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,849.80x = 613,274.70 × 320,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,849.80x = 196,357,741,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,357,741,498.77/408,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,268.65

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