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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,427.80, 953,141.70 and 320,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,427.80, 953,141.70 and 320,499.80 is: 480,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,427.80 : 953,141.70 = 320,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,427.80/953,141.70 = 320,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,427.80x = 953,141.70 × 320,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,427.80x = 305,481,724,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,481,724,221.66/635,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,749.70

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