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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,553.20, 664,654 and 320,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,553.20, 664,654 and 320,415.04 is: 442,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,553.20 : 664,654 = 320,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,553.20/664,654 = 320,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,553.20x = 664,654 × 320,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,553.20x = 212,965,137,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,965,137,996.16/481,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,246.34

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