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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,855.40, 732,845.70 and 320,456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,855.40, 732,845.70 and 320,456.40 is: 480,397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,855.40 : 732,845.70 = 320,456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,855.40/732,845.70 = 320,456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,855.40x = 732,845.70 × 320,456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,855.40x = 234,845,094,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,845,094,777.48/488,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,397.87

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