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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,252.40, 733,878.60 and 320,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,252.40, 733,878.60 and 320,853.40 is: 481,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,252.40 : 733,878.60 = 320,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,252.40/733,878.60 = 320,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,252.40x = 733,878.60 × 320,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,252.40x = 235,467,443,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,467,443,997.24/489,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,280.10

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