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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,541.16, 664,637.40 and 320,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,541.16, 664,637.40 and 320,403 is: 442,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,541.16 : 664,637.40 = 320,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,541.16/664,637.40 = 320,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,541.16x = 664,637.40 × 320,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,541.16x = 212,951,816,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,951,816,872.20/481,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,229.73

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