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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,067.60, 718,601.40 and 320,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,067.60, 718,601.40 and 320,437.20 is: 480,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,067.60 : 718,601.40 = 320,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,067.60/718,601.40 = 320,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,067.60x = 718,601.40 × 320,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,067.60x = 230,266,620,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,266,620,532.08/479,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,655.80

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