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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,577.60, 638,366.40 and 320,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,577.60, 638,366.40 and 320,601.60 is: 480,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,577.60 : 638,366.40 = 320,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,577.60/638,366.40 = 320,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,577.60x = 638,366.40 × 320,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,577.60x = 204,661,289,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,661,289,226.24/425,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,902.40

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