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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,512.76, 796,366.98 and 320,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,512.76, 796,366.98 and 320,707.80 is: 480,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,512.76 : 796,366.98 = 320,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,512.76/796,366.98 = 320,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,512.76x = 796,366.98 × 320,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,512.76x = 255,401,102,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,401,102,148.44/531,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,517.35

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